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North Korea will continue “Kaesong model,” not pursue wider reform: Thae Yong-ho

North Korea will continue “Kaesong model,” not pursue wider reform: Thae Yong-ho

Former high-ranking diplomat says Kim Jong Un will use tourism sector to develop investor trust

North Korea will continue “Kaesong model,” not pursue wider reform: Thae Yong-ho
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 14, 2018
Seoul could help set up N. Korean banks post-sanctions: ROK financial regulator

Seoul could help set up N. Korean banks post-sanctions: ROK financial regulator

Financial Supervisory Service report argues China could provide a model for DPRK financial reform

Seoul could help set up N. Korean banks post-sanctions: ROK financial regulator
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 14, 2018
Lawyers, civic groups urge re-investigation of restaurant worker defection case

Lawyers, civic groups urge re-investigation of restaurant worker defection case

Minbyun calls for Seoul to apologize to Pyongyang for "criminal act"

Lawyers, civic groups urge re-investigation of restaurant worker defection case
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 14, 2018
Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo

Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo

"Both sides have to be prepared to take truly historic measures to achieve this historic outcome"

Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 13, 2018
North Korea to dismantle nuke test site between May 23-5: foreign ministry

North Korea to dismantle nuke test site between May 23-5: foreign ministry

The DPRK has also reportedly begun taking "technical measures" to decommission Punggye-ri

North Korea to dismantle nuke test site between May 23-5: foreign ministry
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 12, 2018
China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
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China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea

Though the volumes are much smaller than their pre-sanctions levels

China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 11, 2018
Discussions with North Korean leader were “warm”: Pompeo

Discussions with North Korean leader were “warm”: Pompeo

Pompeo implies U.S. will provide the DPRK with economic aid in return for denuclearization

Discussions with North Korean leader were “warm”: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 11, 2018
U.S. sanctions Egyptian entity, others for North Korea dealings

U.S. sanctions Egyptian entity, others for North Korea dealings

Apparent consignee of RPG shipment aboard Jie Shun sanctioned by State Department

U.S. sanctions Egyptian entity, others for North Korea dealings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 11, 2018
N. Korea reassures ICAO of missile test halt amid expanding aviation activities

N. Korea reassures ICAO of missile test halt amid expanding aviation activities

Statement reiterates pledge made at ruling party meeting in April

N. Korea reassures ICAO of missile test halt amid expanding aviation activities
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 11, 2018
Seoul seeking to verify reports 12 workers brought to ROK against their will

Seoul seeking to verify reports 12 workers brought to ROK against their will

Ministry of Unification reports it has been unable to meet face-to-face with women

Seoul seeking to verify reports 12 workers brought to ROK against their will
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham May 11, 2018