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North Korea may be ready with “even more capable” ICBM: Pentagon official

North Korea may be ready with “even more capable” ICBM: Pentagon official

Hearing on U.S. missile defense budget follows North Korea's recent missile tests

North Korea may be ready with “even more capable” ICBM: Pentagon official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 12, 2020
North Korea partially relaxes quarantine restrictions on resident diplomats

North Korea partially relaxes quarantine restrictions on resident diplomats

New rules a "relief," though diplomatic work remains severely limited, Russian embassy says

North Korea partially relaxes quarantine restrictions on resident diplomats
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 12, 2020
State Department condemns North Korea’s “significant” human rights abuses

State Department condemns North Korea’s “significant” human rights abuses

State Department report follows UN condemnation of human rights abuses in DPRK

State Department condemns North Korea’s “significant” human rights abuses
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 11, 2020
How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

The DMZ and surrounding areas are covered with nearly a million landmines — getting rid of them must be a priority

How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust
Jessica Lee
Jessica Lee March 11, 2020
North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
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North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation

Events over the past week suggest the DPRK may be on an escalatory path

North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 10, 2020
A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
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A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade

Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Théo Clément
Théo Clément March 10, 2020
North Korea: the view from the European Parliament – NKNews Podcast Ep.118
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North Korea: the view from the European Parliament – NKNews Podcast Ep.118

Lukas Mandl MEP discusses the European Union's role on the Korean peninsula, as well as human rights and DPRK sanctions

North Korea: the view from the European Parliament – NKNews Podcast Ep.118
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 10, 2020
U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions

U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions

Companion family reunions bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate last week

U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 9, 2020
What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks

What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks

Strong support for China in 2019 followed silence in 2014, showing how far bilateral ties have come

What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks
Rob York
Rob York March 8, 2020
After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang

After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang

Officials from overseas missions arrived in Vladivostok on Monday morning

After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 8, 2020