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Human rights should be on agenda in summits with N. Korea: Quintana

Human rights should be on agenda in summits with N. Korea: Quintana

UN Special Rapporteur says solving human rights issues will help make sustainable agreements

Human rights should be on agenda in summits with N. Korea: Quintana
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 25, 2018
North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say

North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say

Construction efforts took place over a long-term period - and have not featured in state media

North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 25, 2018
Trump says Kim Jong Un has been “very honorable”

Trump says Kim Jong Un has been “very honorable”

U.S. President also praises Chinese leader Xi Jinping on sanctions enforcement

Trump says Kim Jong Un has been “very honorable”
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 24, 2018
President Moon to raise Japanese abductee issue with Kim Jong Un: Blue House

President Moon to raise Japanese abductee issue with Kim Jong Un: Blue House

In call with Prime Minister Abe, ROK President says topic will be discussed at Friday's summit

President Moon to raise Japanese abductee issue with Kim Jong Un: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 24, 2018
Kim Jong Un extends “deep sympathy” to bus crash victims’ families

Kim Jong Un extends “deep sympathy” to bus crash victims’ families

In visit to PRC embassy and local hospital, DPRK leader says he could not "control his grief": KCNA

Kim Jong Un extends “deep sympathy” to bus crash victims’ families
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 23, 2018
“A lot of reasons for optimism” on North Korea: Mattis

“A lot of reasons for optimism” on North Korea: Mattis

But White House remains cautious, saying it will not be naïve in negotiations

“A lot of reasons for optimism” on North Korea: Mattis
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 23, 2018
Two Koreas agree on schedule, broadcasting, and joint banquet for Friday’s summit

Two Koreas agree on schedule, broadcasting, and joint banquet for Friday’s summit

Pyongyang and Seoul come to “final agreement” on logistics for Friday's Kim-Moon meeting

Two Koreas agree on schedule, broadcasting, and joint banquet for Friday’s summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 23, 2018
Planned visit to Europe by senior North Korean diplomat canceled: sources

Planned visit to Europe by senior North Korean diplomat canceled: sources

Ri Su Yong's trip would have seen him visit Berlin, Bern, Brussels, and Stockholm

Planned visit to Europe by senior North Korean diplomat canceled: sources
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 23, 2018
South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts at inter-Korean border

South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts at inter-Korean border

Decision intended to ease tensions ahead of Friday's summit, ROK army says

South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts at inter-Korean border
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 22, 2018
“Heavy casualties” in tour bus crash in N. Korea, says Chinese foreign ministry

“Heavy casualties” in tour bus crash in N. Korea, says Chinese foreign ministry

Beijing reports 32 Chinese nationals, four North Koreans killed in accident

“Heavy casualties” in tour bus crash in N. Korea, says Chinese foreign ministry
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 22, 2018