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Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA

Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA

DPRK leader thanks U.S. President for "determination" to improve relations

Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 23, 2019
Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months

Moscow's reported shipments higher than Beijing's in 2018

Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 23, 2019
DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

Washington reportedly demanding Seoul pay USD$1 billion under new agreement

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 23, 2019
North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

DPRK's construction of "large tourist complexes" reportedly sparking interest in public security

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 23, 2019
Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State also discusses possibility of private sector investment in the DPRK

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 22, 2019
Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Move could attract tourists seeking cross-border day trips, faster train journey to Pyongyang

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 22, 2019
UNSC granted four humanitarian exemptions for DPRK work this month, website reveals

UNSC granted four humanitarian exemptions for DPRK work this month, website reveals

Waivers follow U.S. pledge to ease restrictions on aid work in North Korea

UNSC granted four humanitarian exemptions for DPRK work this month, website reveals
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 21, 2019
Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up

Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up

Two sides reportedly discussed "confidence building, economic development and long-term engagement"

Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 21, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data
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Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data

Overall yearly total well below UN-mandated caps on fuel shipments to the DPRK

Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 21, 2019
DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening

DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening

Uriminzokkiri accuses ROK of "sponging off a foreign power" in seeking sanctions exemptions

DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 21, 2019