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Trump says Kim Jong Un is “starting to respect” the U.S.

Trump says Kim Jong Un is “starting to respect” the U.S.

Comments come after DPRK media refers to Trump as a "mad guy" speaking "a load of rubbish"

Trump says Kim Jong Un is “starting to respect” the U.S.
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 23, 2017
Tillerson: N. Korea has shown a “level of restraint” since new UNSC resolution

Tillerson: N. Korea has shown a “level of restraint” since new UNSC resolution

Secretary of State says lack of recent DPRK missile tests suggests "pathway" to dialogue exists

Tillerson: N. Korea has shown a “level of restraint” since new UNSC resolution
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 22, 2017
OFAC targets Chinese, Russian companies and individuals for N. Korea trade

OFAC targets Chinese, Russian companies and individuals for N. Korea trade

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctions companies trading in coal, minerals, and oil

OFAC targets Chinese, Russian companies and individuals for N. Korea trade
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2017
U.S., S. Korea must open two-track “direct discussions” with N. Korea: Senator

U.S., S. Korea must open two-track “direct discussions” with N. Korea: Senator

U.S. could lead on denuclearization, Seoul could focus on inter-Korean relations, suggests Markey

U.S., S. Korea must open two-track “direct discussions” with N. Korea: Senator
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2017
U.S. Congressional delegation calls for oil and gas blockade on N. Korea

U.S. Congressional delegation calls for oil and gas blockade on N. Korea

Senator says embargo could prompt Pyongyang to seek talks

U.S. Congressional delegation calls for oil and gas blockade on N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 22, 2017
U.S. engaging in a “military confrontation” against N. Korea: DPRK military

U.S. engaging in a “military confrontation” against N. Korea: DPRK military

Korean People's Army condemns "reckless aggressive war maneuvers" amid Ulchi Freedom Guardian drill

U.S. engaging in a “military confrontation” against N. Korea: DPRK military
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 22, 2017
N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

DPRK media frequently claims coal production has increased by over 100 percent

N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2017
Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny

Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny

Store changes name to "Evolution," sources say, but stock remains Miniso for the time being

Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2017
N. Korean state media releases video depicting missile attack on Guam

N. Korean state media releases video depicting missile attack on Guam

Short film suggests strike could happen during ongoing Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) drills

N. Korean state media releases video depicting missile attack on Guam
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2017
U.S.-ROK joint military drills part of “vicious cycle” caused by N. Korea: Moon

U.S.-ROK joint military drills part of “vicious cycle” caused by N. Korea: Moon

President urges DPRK not to use Ulchi Freedom Guard as pretext for "provocation"

U.S.-ROK joint military drills part of “vicious cycle” caused by N. Korea: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2017