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Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Next U.S.-North Korea summit yet to be organized, U.S. President tells cabinet meeting

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 2, 2019
DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation

DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation

Michael Spavor listed online on Facebook, Instagram, and Viber in weeks following his detention

DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 2, 2019
Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech

Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech

South Korean President says joint prosperity will follow "complete denuclearization"

Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 2, 2019
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