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North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
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North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data

DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 30, 2018
Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media

Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media

Uriminzokkiri says continued criticism should make Pyongyang doubt Washington's "sincerity"

Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 30, 2018
South Korea to remove MDL propaganda loudspeakers on Tuesday: defense ministry

South Korea to remove MDL propaganda loudspeakers on Tuesday: defense ministry

ROK says move is essential for "building military trust"

South Korea to remove MDL propaganda loudspeakers on Tuesday: defense ministry
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 29, 2018
S. Korea says Kim Jong Un willing to hold talks with Japan “at any time”

S. Korea says Kim Jong Un willing to hold talks with Japan “at any time”

Moon to facilitate Pyongyang-Tokyo dialogue: Blue House

S. Korea says Kim Jong Un willing to hold talks with Japan “at any time”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 29, 2018
N. Korea to allow international observation of nuke test site dismantling: Seoul

N. Korea to allow international observation of nuke test site dismantling: Seoul

Blue House also says Pyongyang to return to Korean Standard Time

N. Korea to allow international observation of nuke test site dismantling: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham April 28, 2018
North Korean media reaffirms DPRK’s commitment to ‘nuclear-free’ peninsula

North Korean media reaffirms DPRK’s commitment to ‘nuclear-free’ peninsula

KCNA and Rodong Sinmun republish Friday's inter-Korean joint statement in full

North Korean media reaffirms DPRK’s commitment to ‘nuclear-free’ peninsula
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 27, 2018
Trump says Washington will not “be played” by North Korea

Trump says Washington will not “be played” by North Korea

U.S. President adds that location for summit narrowed down to two possible options

Trump says Washington will not “be played” by North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 27, 2018
Six-party countries react to inter-Korean summit

Six-party countries react to inter-Korean summit

U.S., China, and Russia hail Friday's agreement, though Japan casts a more skeptical tone

Six-party countries react to inter-Korean summit
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 27, 2018
Two Koreas agree to pursue end to armistice agreement, seek peace treaty

Two Koreas agree to pursue end to armistice agreement, seek peace treaty

Joint declaration also sees Seoul and Pyongyang commit to “complete denuclearization” of peninsula

Two Koreas agree to pursue end to armistice agreement, seek peace treaty
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham April 27, 2018
In morning meeting with Moon, Kim Jong Un makes rare reference to “defectors”

In morning meeting with Moon, Kim Jong Un makes rare reference to “defectors”

Candid talks also saw DPRK leader discuss his country's "defective transportation"

In morning meeting with Moon, Kim Jong Un makes rare reference to “defectors”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 27, 2018