Oliver Hotham was an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. Follow him on Twitter.
Tomás Ojea Quintana set to meet with government officials, recent escapees during five-day trip
The DPRK leader chose to devote the final month of the year to on-the-spot guidances and photo-ops
Jo Song Gil previously reported to have fled embassy, "claimed asylum" in Rome
Michael Spavor listed online on Facebook, Instagram, and Viber in weeks following his detention
Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018
DPRK leader hails diplomatic, economic progress in annual address
Data breach follows hacking of computer at state-run Hana center, Seoul says
The DPRK leader is likely to use next week's address to emphasize the economy, diplomacy
Pak Pong Ju says some not taking full advantage of recent reforms to farming sector
Washington also stresses eagerness to move to "next stage of discussions" with DPRK
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