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Top DPRK official on U.S. affairs attending Moscow Nonproliferation Conference

Top DPRK official on U.S. affairs attending Moscow Nonproliferation Conference

Russian conference organizer previously discussed North Korean nuclear energy in May Pyongyang meeting

Top DPRK official on U.S. affairs attending Moscow Nonproliferation Conference
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 4, 2019
Progress with DPRK “far too slow,” Pompeo says after North’s missile launch

Progress with DPRK “far too slow,” Pompeo says after North’s missile launch

Secretary of State says U.S. is still working diligently "to try and get North Korea to denuclearize"

Progress with DPRK “far too slow,” Pompeo says after North’s missile launch
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 1, 2019
North Korean missile developments not “grave threat” to South, official says

North Korean missile developments not “grave threat” to South, official says

National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong stresses South's "superior" defense technology following MLRS test by the North

North Korean missile developments not “grave threat” to South, official says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 1, 2019
Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea

Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea

The two countries continue expanding exchanges in the wake of April's Kim-Putin summit

Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2019
North Korean media hails “perfection” of new Multiple Launch Rocket System

North Korean media hails “perfection” of new Multiple Launch Rocket System

Kim Jong Un "expressed satisfaction" over test of super-large multiple rocket launcher, but was not reported present

North Korean media hails “perfection” of new Multiple Launch Rocket System
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 31, 2019
U.S. point man on North Korea tapped to serve as deputy secretary of state

U.S. point man on North Korea tapped to serve as deputy secretary of state

Stephen Biegun expected to continue to serve as Special Representative to DPRK alongside new job

U.S. point man on North Korea tapped to serve as deputy secretary of state
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 31, 2019
Seoul reiterates the need for increased inter-Korean fund, undisclosed budget

Seoul reiterates the need for increased inter-Korean fund, undisclosed budget

Unification ministry maintains disclosure of budget may decrease its bargaining power in inter-Korean negotiations

Seoul reiterates the need for increased inter-Korean fund, undisclosed budget
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 31, 2019
North Korea launches two projectiles towards the East Sea, South Korea says

North Korea launches two projectiles towards the East Sea, South Korea says

Seoul expresses "strong concerns" over missile test, urges Pyongyang to cease testing

North Korea launches two projectiles towards the East Sea, South Korea says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 31, 2019
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to South Korean President over mother’s passing

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to South Korean President over mother’s passing

Blue House not revealing who from the North delivered the message, however

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to South Korean President over mother’s passing
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2019
Korean-Americans should be part of DPRK family reunions: U.S. House Committee

Korean-Americans should be part of DPRK family reunions: U.S. House Committee

House Foreign Affairs Committee passes bill saying State Dept, ROK should include Korean-Americans in future reunions

Korean-Americans should be part of DPRK family reunions: U.S. House Committee
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 30, 2019