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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
Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Jo Song Gil previously reported to have fled embassy, "claimed asylum" in Rome

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

Improved North-South relations are beneficial for Washington, Rodong Sinmun claims

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 3, 2019
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