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What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
Pyongyang has closely monitored news from WHO, suggesting that downgrading of pandemic could trigger policy changes
May 9, 2023
Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute
China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say
May 3, 2023
Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June
Dalian firm advertises multiday trip, but source notes false rumors of reopening have circulated near border for months
April 27, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
Tensions with North Korea set to remain high as allies give few off-ramps or incentives for DPRK to curb weapons testing
April 27, 2023
US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’
Expert says wording in Yoon-Biden statement notable for lack of reference to North Korean government’s future role
April 27, 2023
‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official
Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all
April 26, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch
April 18, 2023
Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border
Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities
April 6, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme
April 4, 2023
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening
April 3, 2023
