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U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo

U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo

Secretary of State insists he and President Trump in "lockstep" on DPRK issues following foreign ministry missive

U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 30, 2020
Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says

Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says

Amid effective DPRK border closure due to COVID-19 concerns, 511 laborers reportedly stranded in Russia

Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 30, 2020
Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Interactive NK Pro research tool provided free of charge

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool
NK News
NK News March 30, 2020
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

Launch represents Pyongyang's fourth test of 2020

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2020
Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google

Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google

South Korea possibly linked to attacks via "DarkHotel" group

Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 26, 2020
North Korea, other member states urge UN to help lift unilateral sanctions

North Korea, other member states urge UN to help lift unilateral sanctions

Sanctions impeding ability to fight COVID-19, eight countries tell Secretary General António Guterres

North Korea, other member states urge UN to help lift unilateral sanctions
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 26, 2020
U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo

U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo

Secretary of State seemed to suggest that the DPRK had not accepted Trump administration's offer of humanitarian aid

U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 26, 2020
What Choe Son Hui’s three-month absence could mean for North Korean policy

What Choe Son Hui’s three-month absence could mean for North Korean policy

A potential reshuffle in the DPRK foreign ministry speaks to shifting sands among Pyongyang's leadership

What Choe Son Hui’s three-month absence could mean for North Korean policy
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek March 26, 2020
China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
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China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February

Reported drop in exports consistent with previous years during Lunar New Year, but may be exacerbated by coronavirus

China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 25, 2020
Stay firm on North Korea “pressure” campaign, Pompeo urges G7 foreign ministers

Stay firm on North Korea “pressure” campaign, Pompeo urges G7 foreign ministers

Secretary of State's comments follow Trump's offer of COVID-19 help to DPRK

Stay firm on North Korea “pressure” campaign, Pompeo urges G7 foreign ministers
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 25, 2020