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Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month
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Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month

The DPRK leader chose to devote the final month of the year to on-the-spot guidances and photo-ops

Kim Jong Un’s December activities: wrapping up 2018 with a low-key month
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech

Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech

South Korean President says joint prosperity will follow "complete denuclearization"

Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 2, 2019
Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full

Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full

The DPRK leader discussed diplomacy and the economy in his annual speech

Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full
NK News
NK News December 31, 2018
North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

Celebrity performances, lasers, countdown mark change in celebrations

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
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Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea

Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor

Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 31, 2018
New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

Hamhung project appeared nearing completion in 2016 before state media coverage picked up this year

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
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Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN

Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas

Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for
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Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for

The DPRK leader is likely to use next week's address to emphasize the economy, diplomacy

Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

Pak Pong Ju says some not taking full advantage of recent reforms to farming sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

"Additional scrutiny" needed before starting joint construction projects, however: MOU

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 26, 2018