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Kim Jong Un visiting China this week, state media confirms

Kim Jong Un visiting China this week, state media confirms

Trip is North Korean leader's fourth to PRC since taking power

Kim Jong Un visiting China this week, state media confirms
Jo Yong Won was Kim Jong Un’s most prominent official in 2018, data reveals

Jo Yong Won was Kim Jong Un’s most prominent official in 2018, data reveals

Statistics also chart rise in prominence of Kim Yo Jong, Ri Sol Ju

Jo Yong Won was Kim Jong Un’s most prominent official in 2018, data reveals
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 7, 2019
China a “good partner” in denuclearizing North Korea: Pompeo

China a “good partner” in denuclearizing North Korea: Pompeo

Ongoing trade war not undermining progress on denuclearization, Secretary of State insists

China a “good partner” in denuclearizing North Korea: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 7, 2019
Locals still “highly vulnerable” after deadly landslides in rural N. Korea: IFRC

Locals still “highly vulnerable” after deadly landslides in rural N. Korea: IFRC

Kumchon residents lacked plan for landslides, Red Cross reports, as town continues rebuilding effort

Locals still “highly vulnerable” after deadly landslides in rural N. Korea: IFRC
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 7, 2019
Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO

Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO

News of DPRK expansion plans first emerged in 2009

Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 7, 2019
North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”

North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”

Outer-track outlets say Washington can "break the deadlock" with corresponding measures

North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 7, 2019
North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance

North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance

Red Cross, police officials in DPRK team express "great interest" in technical exchanges

North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2019
Investigation underway into cyber attack using purported MOU document: Seoul

Investigation underway into cyber attack using purported MOU document: Seoul

ROK-based IT company says Pyongyang behind phishing attempts

Investigation underway into cyber attack using purported MOU document: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 4, 2019
Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Talking points also suggest demands shifting to focus specifically on "threat" to U.S.

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 4, 2019
UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

Tomás Ojea Quintana set to meet with government officials, recent escapees during five-day trip

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019