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Shinzo Abe says he is willing to meet with Kim Jong Un

Shinzo Abe says he is willing to meet with Kim Jong Un

Japanese Prime Minister promises to "break the shell of mutual distrust" in 2019

Shinzo Abe says he is willing to meet with Kim Jong Un
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 28, 2019
N. Korean online shop Manmulsang gets boost with promotion in Rodong Sinmun

N. Korean online shop Manmulsang gets boost with promotion in Rodong Sinmun

Ruling party outlet hails e-commerce website as "part of our lives"

N. Korean online shop Manmulsang gets boost with promotion in Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2019
North Korean media demands South Korea suspend low-key, regional military drills

North Korean media demands South Korea suspend low-key, regional military drills

Rodong Sinmun slams "dangerous" exercises as Pyongyang steps up criticism of ROK military

North Korean media demands South Korea suspend low-key, regional military drills
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 28, 2019
Ri Su Yong, Xi Jinping commit to strengthening Sino-DPRK ties in Beijing meeting

Ri Su Yong, Xi Jinping commit to strengthening Sino-DPRK ties in Beijing meeting

Talks come amid visit by DPRK art troupe to Chinese capital

Ri Su Yong, Xi Jinping commit to strengthening Sino-DPRK ties in Beijing meeting
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 27, 2019
U.S. could roll back North Korea sanctions after “significant” step: Bolton

U.S. could roll back North Korea sanctions after “significant” step: Bolton

U.S. national security advisor appears to soften stance on UN sanctions against the DPRK

U.S. could roll back North Korea sanctions after “significant” step: Bolton
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 25, 2019
Preparations underway to open Venezuelan embassy in Pyongyang: sources

Preparations underway to open Venezuelan embassy in Pyongyang: sources

Venezuelan FM signed document starting process following DPRK delegation's November visit to Caracas

Preparations underway to open Venezuelan embassy in Pyongyang: sources
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 25, 2019
South Korea to postpone proposed visit by businesspeople to KIC

South Korea to postpone proposed visit by businesspeople to KIC

More "concrete consultations" with North, among other things, needed before trip can go ahead: MOU

South Korea to postpone proposed visit by businesspeople to KIC
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 25, 2019
Japan reports new evidence of ongoing North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Japan reports new evidence of ongoing North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

The An San 1 continues to be involved in reported STS transfers off the coast of China

Japan reports new evidence of ongoing North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 24, 2019
New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

Recently-released propaganda hopes to "inspire the people," state media reports

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2019
DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

Joint statement urges citizens to reject the "cunning moves of outsiders"

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019