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Kim Jong Un’s chief secretary back in Vladivostok amid growing summit speculation

Kim Jong Un’s chief secretary back in Vladivostok amid growing summit speculation

Kim Chang Son seen inspecting train station in Russian Far East city, RIA reported

Kim Jong Un’s chief secretary back in Vladivostok amid growing summit speculation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA

Test is the first of its kind by the DPRK since November

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne | Oliver Hotham April 17, 2019
Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit

Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit

Trump is "fully prepared to have a third summit if he can get a real deal," Bolton says

Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise

Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise

Visit was DPRK leader's first military-linked on-site inspection in five months

Kim Jong Un praises army’s “readiness” following impromptu air combat exercise
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 17, 2019
North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
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North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port

Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 16, 2019
Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Trip comes amid growing speculation over possible DPRK-Russia summit in coming weeks

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019
Urgent action needed to ensure North Korea’s food security in April, MFA says

Urgent action needed to ensure North Korea’s food security in April, MFA says

Leaked memo stressed the "dangerousness" of current food supply situation

Urgent action needed to ensure North Korea’s food security in April, MFA says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 16, 2019
North Korea requested Russia continue hiring laborers, despite ban: lawmaker

North Korea requested Russia continue hiring laborers, despite ban: lawmaker

Cross-border bridge also raised in meetings with Russian Duma members in Pyongyang

North Korea requested Russia continue hiring laborers, despite ban: lawmaker
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019
Shoddy construction on display at Sinuiju riverside high-rise construction site
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Shoddy construction on display at Sinuiju riverside high-rise construction site

Work appeared active in late March, photos show

Shoddy construction on display at Sinuiju riverside high-rise construction site
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019
Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests

Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests

DPRK leader's sister likely retains ruling party PAD first vice-directorship, however: analyst

Kim Yo Jong potentially demoted from politburo position, state media suggests
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 16, 2019