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Adrian Hong visited Tokyo ahead of February DPRK embassy break-in, sources say

Adrian Hong visited Tokyo ahead of February DPRK embassy break-in, sources say

Trip was reportedly part of efforts to secure protection for Kim Han Sol

Adrian Hong visited Tokyo ahead of February DPRK embassy break-in, sources say
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi April 24, 2019
Kim Yong Chol replaced as head of N. Korea’s United Front Department: lawmaker

Kim Yong Chol replaced as head of N. Korea’s United Front Department: lawmaker

High-profile DPRK official to be replaced by the relatively-unknown Jang Kum Chol, reports suggest

Kim Yong Chol replaced as head of N. Korea’s United Front Department: lawmaker
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok as meeting with Putin set for Thursday

Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok as meeting with Putin set for Thursday

Long-awaited DPRK-Russian summit expected to take place at nearby Russky Island

Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok as meeting with Putin set for Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un crosses DPRK-Russia border, says visit “only the first step”

Kim Jong Un crosses DPRK-Russia border, says visit “only the first step”

North Korean leader’s armored train arrived at Khasan at 1030 local time

Kim Jong Un crosses DPRK-Russia border, says visit “only the first step”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 24, 2019
Ex-marine tied to DPRK embassy break-in to be detained pending extradition hearing

Ex-marine tied to DPRK embassy break-in to be detained pending extradition hearing

Christopher Ahn described as "danger to the community" in court documents unsealed Tuesday

Ex-marine tied to DPRK embassy break-in to be detained pending extradition hearing
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un en route to Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin, state media says

Kim Jong Un en route to Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin, state media says

North Korean leader leaves Pyongyang "at early dawn" via private train

Kim Jong Un en route to Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham April 23, 2019
Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide

Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide

Exact date for the meeting withheld until now at Pyongyang's request

Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 23, 2019
North Korean officials to attend Belt and Road Forum in China this week: KCNA

North Korean officials to attend Belt and Road Forum in China this week: KCNA

External economic relations minister Kim Yong Jae spotted arriving in Beijing earlier in the day

North Korean officials to attend Belt and Road Forum in China this week: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 23, 2019
Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at early start for 2019 mass games

Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at early start for 2019 mass games

News follows reports earlier this week of ongoing outdoor practices in DPRK capital

Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at early start for 2019 mass games
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 23, 2019
Military component of Sino-DPRK defense treaty “totally gone”: Chinese scholar

Military component of Sino-DPRK defense treaty “totally gone”: Chinese scholar

1961 China-North Korea agreement more "symbolic than substantive," Zhu Feng says

Military component of Sino-DPRK defense treaty “totally gone”: Chinese scholar
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 23, 2019