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Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un

Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un

In first response to New Year's Address, U.S. President hails DPRK's "great economic potential"

Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 1, 2019
In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

DPRK leader hails diplomatic, economic progress in annual address

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 31, 2018
North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

Celebrity performances, lasers, countdown mark change in celebrations

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
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Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea

Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor

Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 31, 2018
New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

Hamhung project appeared nearing completion in 2016 before state media coverage picked up this year

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
In letter, Kim Jong Un says he wants to meet Moon Jae-in ‘frequently’ in 2019

In letter, Kim Jong Un says he wants to meet Moon Jae-in ‘frequently’ in 2019

Kim Jong Un expresses "regret" for failing to visit South Korea before end of 2018

In letter, Kim Jong Un says he wants to meet Moon Jae-in ‘frequently’ in 2019
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 30, 2018
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
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Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN

Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas

Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release

North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release

Hwang Pyong So returns to top role, serving directly under recently-sanctioned Choe Ryong Hae

North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2018
Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU

Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU

Data breach follows hacking of computer at state-run Hana center, Seoul says

Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 28, 2018
Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations

Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tourists may be charged to attend Kim Il Sung Square celebrations, agencies say

Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2018