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North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
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North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag

Vessel appeared near Chinese coast, though did not appear to visit any ports

North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2019
North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA

North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA

DPRK foreign ministry condemns recent "dangerous and unusual military moves" by U.S. and South Korea

North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

New embassy serves as symbol of alliance in the face of U.S. "imperialism," Venezuelan vice-FM said

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019
North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

Kim Son Gyong will now lead DPRK's relations with Western Europe, NK News understands

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

Russian-DPRK “humanitarian ties” should be expanded, Primorye vice-governor said

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019
Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent joint military drills "compelled" DPRK to test new weapons, Rodong Sinmun says

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2019
Biegun says he won’t take ambassador job, is focused on North Korea talks

Biegun says he won’t take ambassador job, is focused on North Korea talks

U.S. yet to hear from DPRK counterparts, Special Representative says

Biegun says he won’t take ambassador job, is focused on North Korea talks
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

Secretary of State also urges DPRK to stop missile testing

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2019
Top envoy in South Korea as U.S. seeks to restart stalled talks with North Korea

Top envoy in South Korea as U.S. seeks to restart stalled talks with North Korea

Visit by Stephen Biegun offers opening for renewed DPRK-U.S. diplomacy, experts say

Top envoy in South Korea as U.S. seeks to restart stalled talks with North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 20, 2019
South will pay “painful price” for military drills, North Korean party daily warns

South will pay “painful price” for military drills, North Korean party daily warns

Commentary comes on final day of joint ROK-U.S. command post exercise

South will pay “painful price” for military drills, North Korean party daily warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2019