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Trump expects further meetings with Kim following Hanoi summit

Trump expects further meetings with Kim following Hanoi summit

U.S. president says North Korea must do something "meaningful" before relaxing sanctions

Trump expects further meetings with Kim following Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 20, 2019
Daughter of North Korean diplomat returned to DPRK last year, Italy confirms

Daughter of North Korean diplomat returned to DPRK last year, Italy confirms

Italian foreign ministry says that Jo Song Gil's daughter returned to North Korea in November

Daughter of North Korean diplomat returned to DPRK last year, Italy confirms
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 20, 2019
Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank

Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank

South Korean President Moon Jae-in previously said DPRK could “engage in reform” by joining IFIs

Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 20, 2019
Stephen Biegun headed to Hanoi ahead of second North Korea-U.S. summit: State

Stephen Biegun headed to Hanoi ahead of second North Korea-U.S. summit: State

Special Representative likely to meet with DPRK counterpart Kim Hyok Chol in the coming days

Stephen Biegun headed to Hanoi ahead of second North Korea-U.S. summit: State
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 19, 2019
Sanctioned DPRK oil tanker linked to STS transfers re-appears in Chinese waters
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Sanctioned DPRK oil tanker linked to STS transfers re-appears in Chinese waters

An San 1 previously implicated in illicit ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products

Sanctioned DPRK oil tanker linked to STS transfers re-appears in Chinese waters
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 19, 2019
Daughter of defector diplomat has been “repatriated” to North Korea: Thae Yong-ho

Daughter of defector diplomat has been “repatriated” to North Korea: Thae Yong-ho

Former North Korean diplomat says Jo Song Gil likely fears for his family's "safety"

Daughter of defector diplomat has been “repatriated” to North Korea: Thae Yong-ho
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 19, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s Mercedes Maybach S 600 “modified by third party”: Daimler
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Kim Jong Un’s Mercedes Maybach S 600 “modified by third party”: Daimler

Details on vehicle used by DPRK leader inconsistent with official customizations, says spokesperson

Kim Jong Un’s Mercedes Maybach S 600 “modified by third party”: Daimler
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 19, 2019
Biegun’s North Korean counterpart arrives in Beijing ahead of DPRK-U.S. summit

Biegun’s North Korean counterpart arrives in Beijing ahead of DPRK-U.S. summit

Several high-level officials from Pyongyang already reported to be in Hanoi for talks

Biegun’s North Korean counterpart arrives in Beijing ahead of DPRK-U.S. summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 19, 2019
Speculation grows that Kim Jong Un may travel to Vietnam by train

Speculation grows that Kim Jong Un may travel to Vietnam by train

DPRK leader may seek to emulate father and grandfather's long-distance rail trips, sources say

Speculation grows that Kim Jong Un may travel to Vietnam by train
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 18, 2019
Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data

Figures continue an upward trend seen throughout the winter months

Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 18, 2019