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Trump cancels June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un

Trump cancels June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un

In letter to DPRK leader, U.S. President says he believes it would "inappropriate" to hold meeting

Trump cancels June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 24, 2018
North Korea says it has dismantled nuclear testing ground

North Korea says it has dismantled nuclear testing ground

Nuclear Weapons Institute of the DPRK issues statement after media witnesses tunnel detonations

North Korea says it has dismantled nuclear testing ground
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 24, 2018
North Korea reported to have destroyed nuclear testing facility at Punggye-ri

North Korea reported to have destroyed nuclear testing facility at Punggye-ri

In public spectacle for international press, DPRK said to have decommissioned major nuke test site

North Korea reported to have destroyed nuclear testing facility at Punggye-ri
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham May 24, 2018
Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang

Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang

Arirang-style event set to take place this fall

Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 23, 2018
U.S. behavior will decide whether Kim-Trump summit takes place: DPRK official

U.S. behavior will decide whether Kim-Trump summit takes place: DPRK official

Vice foreign minister Choe Son Hui suggests North Korea will "reconsider" Singapore talks

U.S. behavior will decide whether Kim-Trump summit takes place: DPRK official
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 23, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN

Figures are roughly a fifth of their March equivalents

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2018
Kim Jong Un expressed hopes for U.S. private sector investment: Pompeo

Kim Jong Un expressed hopes for U.S. private sector investment: Pompeo

Secretary of State reaffirms CVID commitment, says human rights were discussed with Kim

Kim Jong Un expressed hopes for U.S. private sector investment: Pompeo
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 23, 2018
S. Korean reporters will fly to Wonsan for Punggye-ri demolition coverage: MOU

S. Korean reporters will fly to Wonsan for Punggye-ri demolition coverage: MOU

Announcement follows eleventh-hour volte-face by North Korea on ROK media coverage

S. Korean reporters will fly to Wonsan for Punggye-ri demolition coverage: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 22, 2018
Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

ROK's TV Chosun incorrectly claimed press had to pay around $27,000 each for their visit

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 22, 2018
Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
NK PRO

Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea

Source says DPRK train featured coal carriages, travelling from Dandong to Sinuiju

Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 22, 2018