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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
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