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North Korea expects free movement at JSA to begin on November 1: travel agencies

North Korea expects free movement at JSA to begin on November 1: travel agencies

Tourists will be allowed to cross demarcation line as of Thursday, authorities tell tour companies

North Korea expects free movement at JSA to begin on November 1: travel agencies
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 29, 2018
Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”

Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”

Rare commentary by economist says steps should be taken to encourage enterprises' "initiative"

Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 29, 2018
U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

State Department says UN must “formally recognize” breach of caps on refined petroleum transfers

U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018
Two Koreas to destroy 22 guard posts along demilitarized zone

Two Koreas to destroy 22 guard posts along demilitarized zone

Process projected to be complete by end of next month, Seoul says

Two Koreas to destroy 22 guard posts along demilitarized zone
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 26, 2018
DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

Two sides vow to improve ties in Moscow agreement

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018
South Korea to begin annual “defensive” military exercises next week

South Korea to begin annual “defensive” military exercises next week

Taeguk drills aimed at enhancing Seoul's "military readiness posture," JCS says

South Korea to begin annual “defensive” military exercises next week
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 26, 2018
Two Koreas kick-off third round of general-level military talks this year

Two Koreas kick-off third round of general-level military talks this year

Meeting is first of its kind since September's "de facto non-aggression agreement"

Two Koreas kick-off third round of general-level military talks this year
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 25, 2018
Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Talks on "FFVD" come as hope fades for high-level U.S.-DPRK meeting this month

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018
Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

DOJ charges Singaporean national accused by the U.S. of bank fraud, among other charges

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

Sanctions labelled as "confidence-destroying measures" by ministry official during Xiangshan Forum

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018