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Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.

Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.

Initial analysis shows consistencies with other remains from Korean War, scientist says

Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 2, 2018
Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”

Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”

President praises DPRK leader for role in POW/MIA remains return, hints at second summit

Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2018
North Korean media calls on population to mobilize for “battle” against heatwave

North Korean media calls on population to mobilize for “battle” against heatwave

Rodong Sinmun describes ongoing high temperatures as "natural disaster"

North Korean media calls on population to mobilize for “battle” against heatwave
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 2, 2018
Major construction adjacent to North Korean space center continues: photos
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Major construction adjacent to North Korean space center continues: photos

Analysts say location of building suggests link to DPRK's space exploration program

Major construction adjacent to North Korean space center continues: photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2018
MIA/POW remains headed to the U.S. following ceremony at Osan Air Base

MIA/POW remains headed to the U.S. following ceremony at Osan Air Base

U.S. satisfied that remains are genuine, officials say

MIA/POW remains headed to the U.S. following ceremony at Osan Air Base
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2018
Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyun Jeong-eun to attend memorial service for late husband, no meetings with officials planned

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 1, 2018
North Korean denuclearization on the agenda at upcoming ASEAN forum

North Korean denuclearization on the agenda at upcoming ASEAN forum

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will also ask countries to enforce UN sanctions

North Korean denuclearization on the agenda at upcoming ASEAN forum
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 31, 2018
Two Koreas discuss “substantive” steps towards relieving military tensions

Two Koreas discuss “substantive” steps towards relieving military tensions

Day-long meetings see two sides fail to agree on a joint press statement, however

Two Koreas discuss “substantive” steps towards relieving military tensions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 31, 2018
New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line

New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line

Upgrade follows trolley bus and metro upgrades in recent years

New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 31, 2018
North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support

North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support

Rodong Sinmun editorial says ROK prioritizing alliance with U.S. over inter-Korean relations

North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 31, 2018