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North Korea’s new foreign minister pledges to “confront” hostile powers in 2020

North Korea’s new foreign minister pledges to “confront” hostile powers in 2020

In first public speech as DPRK's top diplomat, Ri Son Gwon promises to strengthen country's defenses in the coming year

North Korea’s new foreign minister pledges to “confront” hostile powers in 2020
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 26, 2020
North Korea “clearly” trying to build long-range, nuclear-capable missile: Esper

North Korea “clearly” trying to build long-range, nuclear-capable missile: Esper

"We're conscious of what they're trying to do," the U.S. Secretary of Defense said on Friday

North Korea “clearly” trying to build long-range, nuclear-capable missile: Esper
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 24, 2020
The View from Jingshan: In Chinese media, DPRK-U.S. relations get the spotlight
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The View from Jingshan: In Chinese media, DPRK-U.S. relations get the spotlight

Prospects for Washington-Pyongyang talks followed, while initial silence on the replacement of DPRK foreign minister

The View from Jingshan: In Chinese media, DPRK-U.S. relations get the spotlight
John Petrushka
John Petrushka January 24, 2020
Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA

Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA

"Limited" transport options responsible for delay, spokesperson Maria Zakharova says

Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 24, 2020
Citing nuclear North Korea, “Doomsday Clock” moves closer than ever to midnight

Citing nuclear North Korea, “Doomsday Clock” moves closer than ever to midnight

World is "sleepwalking its way through a newly unstable nuclear landscape," Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says

Citing nuclear North Korea, “Doomsday Clock” moves closer than ever to midnight
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 23, 2020
How technology impacts foreign media consumption, and crackdowns, in North Korea
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How technology impacts foreign media consumption, and crackdowns, in North Korea

For ordinary people, connecting with the outside world is an ever-evolving cat and mouse game with the authorities

How technology impacts foreign media consumption, and crackdowns, in North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado January 23, 2020
N. Korea drastically restricts travel to China in bid to stem coronavirus spread

N. Korea drastically restricts travel to China in bid to stem coronavirus spread

Local embassies informed that they are "completely forbidden" from going to China, NK News has learned

N. Korea drastically restricts travel to China in bid to stem coronavirus spread
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 23, 2020
How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

While tourism isn't technically prohibited, strict U.S. interpretation of sanctions may hinder trips to the North

How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz January 23, 2020
“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

"There’s nothing to be gained by not talking," senior official tells reporters at the State Department

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 23, 2020
North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief

North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief

Former top envoy to Russia to serve as head of WPK International Department, diplomatic note confirms

North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 22, 2020