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India closes embassy in DPRK following departure of diplomats

India closes embassy in DPRK following departure of diplomats

International community in Pyongyang continues to dwindle as only handful of embassies remain operational

India closes embassy in DPRK following departure of diplomats
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2021
Kim Jong Un sends message of sympathy to Xi Jinping over deadly floods

Kim Jong Un sends message of sympathy to Xi Jinping over deadly floods

State media says North Korean leader voiced 'full support' for Chinese president after recent flooding in central China

Kim Jong Un sends message of sympathy to Xi Jinping over deadly floods
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2021
Absence of North Korean women’s soccer team at Olympics a loss for diplomacy

Absence of North Korean women’s soccer team at Olympics a loss for diplomacy

Sports diplomacy advocates lament loss of key opportunity for engagement with North Korea as Summer Games begin Friday

Absence of North Korean women’s soccer team at Olympics a loss for diplomacy
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 23, 2021
‘Substantial’ new evidence delays case of only North Korean in US custody

‘Substantial’ new evidence delays case of only North Korean in US custody

North Korea cut ties with Malaysia over extradition of Mun Chol Myong to US in March

‘Substantial’ new evidence delays case of only North Korean in US custody
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 23, 2021
Another group of diplomats and expats leaves North Korea via China

Another group of diplomats and expats leaves North Korea via China

Indonesian and Bulgarian embassies temporarily close due to latest departures as mass exodus of foreigners continues

Another group of diplomats and expats leaves North Korea via China
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 23, 2021
US, South Korea to work toward ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ with North Korea

US, South Korea to work toward ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ with North Korea

But appealing to China will be key to incentivizing DPRK to return to talks, expert says

US, South Korea to work toward ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ with North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 22, 2021
Sherman to visit China as US stresses ‘alignment’ with Beijing on North Korea

Sherman to visit China as US stresses ‘alignment’ with Beijing on North Korea

Deputy secretary of state will meet with China’s foreign minister, says U.S. State Department

Sherman to visit China as US stresses ‘alignment’ with Beijing on North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 21, 2021
Top US official begins Asia tour stressing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

Top US official begins Asia tour stressing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

North Korea’s nuclear weapons, abductee issue major talking points in high-level meeting in Tokyo

Top US official begins Asia tour stressing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 20, 2021
Interview: Wi Sung-lac says Singapore summit ‘ruined’ denuclearization talks

Interview: Wi Sung-lac says Singapore summit ‘ruined’ denuclearization talks

Former high-level diplomat was Seoul’s chief negotiator with North Korea from 2009 to 2011

Interview: Wi Sung-lac says Singapore summit ‘ruined’ denuclearization talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 20, 2021
China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

New overlook hundreds of feet over border river opens amid North Korean paranoia about prying eyes, COVID threats

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2021