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Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump

Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump

U.S. President adds that negotiations with North Korea might not "work out"

Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2019
North Korea optimistic about upcoming talks with U.S., new chief negotiator says

North Korea optimistic about upcoming talks with U.S., new chief negotiator says

Ambassador Kim Myong Gil praises Trump's "wise" calls for more flexibility in diplomacy

North Korea optimistic about upcoming talks with U.S., new chief negotiator says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham September 20, 2019
Global Fund board approves $41.7 million grant for North Korea TB-malaria work

Global Fund board approves $41.7 million grant for North Korea TB-malaria work

Organization previously ended funding for DPRK projects in February last year

Global Fund board approves $41.7 million grant for North Korea TB-malaria work
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 20, 2019
South rejects North Korean reports tying mass defection issue to family reunions

South rejects North Korean reports tying mass defection issue to family reunions

Dismissal comes amid increasing calls in DPRK media for ROK to return 12 workers

South rejects North Korean reports tying mass defection issue to family reunions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 20, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
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North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years

The sharp increase follows a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in June

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2019
Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea

Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea

Remarks echo recent DPRK calls for greater flexibility in upcoming negotiations

Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 19, 2019
North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

Seoul holds ceremony marking first anniversary of Pyongyang summit, but Pyongyang remains silent

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2019
Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing

Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing

Four Russian border guards reportedly injured in high-seas incident, FSB says

Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

O'Brien noted that North Korea has taken previous presidents "to the cleaners"

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 18, 2019
South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

JoongAng Ilbo claims on Monday inaccurate, NK News understands

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019