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North Korean media calls for dialogue, “new chapter” in first message for Moon

North Korean media calls for dialogue, “new chapter” in first message for Moon

DPRK ruling party organ demands talks on maritime border, end to military exercises

North Korean media calls for dialogue, “new chapter” in first message for Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 11, 2017
Moon Jae-in, Xi Jinping agree to use “pressure and sanctions” against N. Korea

Moon Jae-in, Xi Jinping agree to use “pressure and sanctions” against N. Korea

In first phone call, ROK and Chinese Presidents say denuclearization is "common goal"

Moon Jae-in, Xi Jinping agree to use “pressure and sanctions” against N. Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 11, 2017
Trump and Moon Jae-in pledge cooperation on North Korea

Trump and Moon Jae-in pledge cooperation on North Korea

Moon said to have accepted invitation to visit Washington

Trump and Moon Jae-in pledge cooperation on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2017
CIA establishes independent center focused on North Korea

CIA establishes independent center focused on North Korea

Korea Mission Center is intended to fight "serious threats" from DPRK

CIA establishes independent center focused on North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 10, 2017
Kim Jong Un visits factory run by disabled soldiers

Kim Jong Un visits factory run by disabled soldiers

Public visit occurs just days after UN Special Rapporteur for disability rights visits Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un visits factory run by disabled soldiers
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 10, 2017
President Moon Jae-in says he will go to U.S. for N. Korea talks “immediately”

President Moon Jae-in says he will go to U.S. for N. Korea talks “immediately”

President also says he will travel to North Korea if conditions allow it

President Moon Jae-in says he will go to U.S. for N. Korea talks “immediately”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham May 10, 2017
North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
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North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports

Both give Dalian - their former primary destination - a wide berth

North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2017
North Korea willing to “faithfully implement” intl. human rights treaties: KCNA

North Korea willing to “faithfully implement” intl. human rights treaties: KCNA

But DPRK insists it will "never acknowledge" a UN special rapporteur on human rights

North Korea willing to “faithfully implement” intl. human rights treaties: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 9, 2017
North Korea to attend Belt and Road summit in Beijing: China

North Korea to attend Belt and Road summit in Beijing: China

Attendance expected despite ongoing sanctions and cooling relations

North Korea to attend Belt and Road summit in Beijing: China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 9, 2017
Moon Jae-in claims victory in South Korea’s Presidential election

Moon Jae-in claims victory in South Korea’s Presidential election

Liberal has pledged to renew inter-Korean economic cooperation, pursue peace treaty with North

Moon Jae-in claims victory in South Korea’s Presidential election
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 9, 2017