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South Korea, U.S. to suspend planning for August joint military drills: MND

South Korea, U.S. to suspend planning for August joint military drills: MND

Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise will no longer go ahead, ROK defense ministry says

South Korea, U.S. to suspend planning for August joint military drills: MND
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 18, 2018
Two Koreas agree to hold joint basketball game in Pyongyang

Two Koreas agree to hold joint basketball game in Pyongyang

Talks also see DPRK, ROK agree to march under same flag at August's Asia Games

Two Koreas agree to hold joint basketball game in Pyongyang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 18, 2018
New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

Opening performance to coincide with 70th National Day anniversary, Koryo Tours announces

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2018
U.S. to hold talks with North Korea “at the earliest possible time”: ROK FM

U.S. to hold talks with North Korea “at the earliest possible time”: ROK FM

Kang Kyung-wha also says she is willing to meet with DPRK counterpart in August

U.S. to hold talks with North Korea “at the earliest possible time”: ROK FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 18, 2018
ROK special advisor says suspension of joint drills was a “surprise” for Seoul

ROK special advisor says suspension of joint drills was a “surprise” for Seoul

Moon Chung-in says move to end exercises was "extremely strategic"

ROK special advisor says suspension of joint drills was a “surprise” for Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 15, 2018
Two Koreas agree to fully restore east, west coast military communication lines

Two Koreas agree to fully restore east, west coast military communication lines

Pyongyang and Seoul conclude first general-level talks in over ten years

Two Koreas agree to fully restore east, west coast military communication lines
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 14, 2018
North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
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North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port

Repeat visits to the port could indicate loosening enforcement pressure from Beijing

North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 14, 2018
Moon will “consider” suspending joint ROK-U.S. military drills: Blue House

Moon will “consider” suspending joint ROK-U.S. military drills: Blue House

South Korean leader says end to exercises could contribute to "building mutual trust"

Moon will “consider” suspending joint ROK-U.S. military drills: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 14, 2018
No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists

No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists

In Seoul, Secretary of State seeks to clarify President Trump's Wednesday comments

No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2018
Two Koreas kick off first general-level military talks in over ten years: MND

Two Koreas kick off first general-level military talks in over ten years: MND

Pyongyang, Seoul set to discuss "the danger of war," among other things

Two Koreas kick off first general-level military talks in over ten years: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 13, 2018