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North Korean media condemns “dimwit” UN human rights special rapporteur

North Korean media condemns “dimwit” UN human rights special rapporteur

Editorial comes a week after visit by Tomás Ojea Quintana to Seoul

North Korean media condemns “dimwit” UN human rights special rapporteur
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 19, 2019
Trump, Kim to hold second summit near the end of February: White House

Trump, Kim to hold second summit near the end of February: White House

Location to be announced at a later date, press secretary says

Trump, Kim to hold second summit near the end of February: White House
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 18, 2019
Kim Yong Chol meets Trump following talks with Pompeo

Kim Yong Chol meets Trump following talks with Pompeo

North Korean official in Washington DC to continue negotiations on possible second summit

Kim Yong Chol meets Trump following talks with Pompeo
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 18, 2019
North Korea steps up demands to halt military drills as Key Resolve set for March

North Korea steps up demands to halt military drills as Key Resolve set for March

Rodong warns of "severe consequences" if U.S.-ROK joint military exercises allowed to continue

North Korea steps up demands to halt military drills as Key Resolve set for March
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 18, 2019
North Korea remains an “extraordinary threat,” despite diplomacy: MDR

North Korea remains an “extraordinary threat,” despite diplomacy: MDR

Document appears to acknowledge credible U.S. homeland targeting capability by DPRK

North Korea remains an “extraordinary threat,” despite diplomacy: MDR
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 17, 2019
High-level North Korean delegation to meet Mike Pompeo on Friday morning: source

High-level North Korean delegation to meet Mike Pompeo on Friday morning: source

Kim Yong Chol, other officials may also hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump later in the day

High-level North Korean delegation to meet Mike Pompeo on Friday morning: source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham January 17, 2019
North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol in Beijing, likely en route to DC: media

North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol in Beijing, likely en route to DC: media

Senior DPRK official expected to hold first high-level talks with U.S. counterparts in months

North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol in Beijing, likely en route to DC: media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham January 17, 2019
Number of North Korean defections to South rose in 2018: MOU

Number of North Korean defections to South rose in 2018: MOU

Following significant drop in 2017, 1137 escapees reached the ROK last year

Number of North Korean defections to South rose in 2018: MOU
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 16, 2019
“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says

“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says

Purported volunteers reported to be working "every day" in sub-zero temperatures

“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 16, 2019
North Korean delegation could arrive in Washington DC on Thursday

North Korean delegation could arrive in Washington DC on Thursday

Kim Yong Chol's visit comes as Choe Son Hui visits Sweden

North Korean delegation could arrive in Washington DC on Thursday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2019