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North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says

North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says

Seoul may seek to hold next inter-Korean summit following upcoming Kim-Trump meeting, Moon hints

North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 10, 2019
North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon

North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon

ROK President expects U.S., DPRK to agree on "concrete measures" at upcoming second summit

North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 10, 2019
Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA

Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA

Summit also saw Chinese President reaffirm promise to visit North Korea

Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping held fourth summit on Tuesday, Xinhua confirms

Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping held fourth summit on Tuesday, Xinhua confirms

DPRK leader reported to have praised China's "very valuable" economic development experience

Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping held fourth summit on Tuesday, Xinhua confirms
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 9, 2019
Chinese trade with North Korea constant in November: data
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Chinese trade with North Korea constant in November: data

Reported PRC exports to DPRK likely to be USD$1 billion lower in 2017

Chinese trade with North Korea constant in November: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s train leaves Beijing as his fourth trip to China draws to a close

Kim Jong Un’s train leaves Beijing as his fourth trip to China draws to a close

Details on North Korean leader's itinerary remain sparse, however

Kim Jong Un’s train leaves Beijing as his fourth trip to China draws to a close
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham January 9, 2019
North Korea to hold legislative elections on March 10: KCNA

North Korea to hold legislative elections on March 10: KCNA

Highly-controlled vote unlikely to bring major change, though may offer hints at changing leadership

North Korea to hold legislative elections on March 10: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 8, 2019
PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
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PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea

Vessel has changed names, flags, and ownership structure since the UN reported illicit activity

PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 8, 2019
South Korea to provide flu treatment supplies to the North: MOU

South Korea to provide flu treatment supplies to the North: MOU

Delivery will be first of its kind in almost ten years

South Korea to provide flu treatment supplies to the North: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 8, 2019