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U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official

U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official

Assistant Sec. State David Stilwell told Senators that U.S. is on “better track now” than in the past

U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 16, 2019
Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
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Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October

Planet imagery taken almost every day shows regular traffic despite sanctions

Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 16, 2019
North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits

North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits

Rodong Sinmun calls for greater self-sacrifice, knowledge-sharing among economic officials

North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 16, 2019
In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 16, 2019
Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

KCNA hails visit as being of "weighty importance" for the country

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019
Leader of SPA to meet with head of Russian Senate in Moscow next week: TASS

Leader of SPA to meet with head of Russian Senate in Moscow next week: TASS

Announcement comes one day after Seoul’s parliament speaker asks head of Russian Senate for help on nuclear issue

Leader of SPA to meet with head of Russian Senate in Moscow next week: TASS
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 15, 2019
Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw

Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw

Final score 0-0 at empty Kim Il Sung Stadium, as North Korean spectators reportedly not allowed to attend

Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019
China, North Korea hold high-level military talks in Pyongyang

China, North Korea hold high-level military talks in Pyongyang

Meetings are the second of their kind in recent months

China, North Korea hold high-level military talks in Pyongyang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 15, 2019
New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2019
FIFA President will attend tonight’s inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says

FIFA President will attend tonight’s inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says

News comes amid growing confusion about logistics for upcoming World Cup qualifier

FIFA President will attend tonight’s inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2019