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Mike Pompeo made secret trip to North Korea in early April, source confirms

Mike Pompeo made secret trip to North Korea in early April, source confirms

Washington Post reports trip sought to lay the groundwork for upcoming Kim-Trump summit

Mike Pompeo made secret trip to North Korea in early April, source confirms
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 17, 2018
Kim aware K-pop concerts could have “considerable” impact in North: ROK minister

Kim aware K-pop concerts could have “considerable” impact in North: ROK minister

Minister Do Jong-whan describes DPRK leader as "broad-minded" and "humorous"

Kim aware K-pop concerts could have “considerable” impact in North: ROK minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 17, 2018
Trump gives “blessing” on proposed North, South peace agreement

Trump gives “blessing” on proposed North, South peace agreement

U.S. President adds that summit with Pyongyang still on course for late May, early June

Trump gives “blessing” on proposed North, South peace agreement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 17, 2018
South Korea may send special envoy to Pyongyang ahead of summit: Blue House

South Korea may send special envoy to Pyongyang ahead of summit: Blue House

Possibility of high-level talks in DPRK capital before Moon-Kim meeting "remains open"

South Korea may send special envoy to Pyongyang ahead of summit: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 17, 2018
North Korea modernizing area surrounding Pyongyang airport: KCTV

North Korea modernizing area surrounding Pyongyang airport: KCTV

State broadcaster shows several apparently linked construction zones near airport

North Korea modernizing area surrounding Pyongyang airport: KCTV
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 17, 2018
Mysterious anti-N. Korea ‘not-for-profit’ deletes website, social media accounts

Mysterious anti-N. Korea ‘not-for-profit’ deletes website, social media accounts

More evidence points to South Korea as being source of campaign

Mysterious anti-N. Korea ‘not-for-profit’ deletes website, social media accounts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 17, 2018
Visitors to North Korea to be barred from Kaesong and DMZ next week

Visitors to North Korea to be barred from Kaesong and DMZ next week

Heavy roadworks and rehabilitation also reported on Kaesong-Pyongyang highway

Visitors to North Korea to be barred from Kaesong and DMZ next week
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 17, 2018
Kim Jong Un hails Chinese delegation’s “significant” visit to Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un hails Chinese delegation’s “significant” visit to Pyongyang

North Korean leader says Sino-DPRK exchanges must continue as art troupe wraps up stay

Kim Jong Un hails Chinese delegation’s “significant” visit to Pyongyang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 16, 2018
No UNSC exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: sources

No UNSC exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: sources

OTMT requires 1718 Committee permission for North Korea work to continue legally

No UNSC exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 16, 2018
Seoul seeking partner for North Korean human rights database project: MOU

Seoul seeking partner for North Korean human rights database project: MOU

Upgraded system is needed to punish perpetrators and help victims, unification ministry says

Seoul seeking partner for North Korean human rights database project: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 16, 2018