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South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

In March 1 speech, ROK leader promises "peace-driven economy" on peninsula

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 1, 2019
On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea
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On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea

Ships owned by UN-sanctioned entities also recently visited Vietnam

On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 28, 2019
North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

Delegation led by Ri Su Yong also shown video of local economic development on ferry ride to factory

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

Sources previously observed similar trend during Kim Jong Un's January visit to China

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2019
Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo

Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo

Secretary of State reiterates goal of "reducing threat" from DPRK's nukes

Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 24, 2019
North Korea committed to dismantling uranium, plutonium facilities: White House

North Korea committed to dismantling uranium, plutonium facilities: White House

U.S. prepared to "mobilize investment, improve infrastructure, enhance food security, and more"

North Korea committed to dismantling uranium, plutonium facilities: White House
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 22, 2019
Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
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Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring

Five Continents Int’l Development Corp. also involved in Wonsan-Kalma, company materials claim

Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 21, 2019
How international sanctions have — and haven’t — affected North Korea’s economy

How international sanctions have — and haven’t — affected North Korea’s economy

Georgetown's Bill Brown talks sanctions, the next summit, and the DPRK's "two economies"

How international sanctions have — and haven’t — affected North Korea’s economy
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 20, 2019
Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank

Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank

South Korean President Moon Jae-in previously said DPRK could “engage in reform” by joining IFIs

Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 20, 2019
Sanctioned DPRK oil tanker linked to STS transfers re-appears in Chinese waters
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Sanctioned DPRK oil tanker linked to STS transfers re-appears in Chinese waters

An San 1 previously implicated in illicit ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products

Sanctioned DPRK oil tanker linked to STS transfers re-appears in Chinese waters
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 19, 2019