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Top White House aide reiterates U.S. calls for talks with North Korea

Top White House aide reiterates U.S. calls for talks with North Korea

National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien says U.S. remains "committed to engagement" with DPRK

Top White House aide reiterates U.S. calls for talks with North Korea
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo June 30, 2020
Door still open to diplomacy with North Korea, top U.S. envoy says

Door still open to diplomacy with North Korea, top U.S. envoy says

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said economic pressure could bring Pyongyang back to the negotiation table

Door still open to diplomacy with North Korea, top U.S. envoy says
Why the Singapore summit was an opportunity that may not present itself again

Why the Singapore summit was an opportunity that may not present itself again

As John Bolton's memoirs reaffirm, President Trump came to the summit empty-handed only to engage in political theater

Why the Singapore summit was an opportunity that may not present itself again
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 29, 2020
New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

North Korea's Han Song U was confirmed as the new ambassador to Iran in his first public appearance in the country

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2020
North Korean think tank statement shows focus on U.S. ‘hostile policy’ prevails
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North Korean think tank statement shows focus on U.S. ‘hostile policy’ prevails

Even in a post-COVID world, one thing seems certain: for Pyongyang, the U.S. ‘hostile policy’ will remain

North Korean think tank statement shows focus on U.S. ‘hostile policy’ prevails
Edward Howell
Edward Howell June 28, 2020
North Korea likely no longer ready to give up nukes: South Korean gov’t adviser

North Korea likely no longer ready to give up nukes: South Korean gov’t adviser

Pyongyang now "pessimistic" about Washington's intensions, Moon Chung-in tells media

North Korea likely no longer ready to give up nukes: South Korean gov’t adviser
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2020
North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

Verified denuclearization of the DPRK remains the overriding U.S. objective, the U.S. State department said.

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health

Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health

Tokyo has "suspicion" about the North Korea leader's health, defense minister Taro Kono tells foreign press

Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary

North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary

5500-word report by DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. has left it no choice but to counter "nuclear with nuclear"

North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
“Kim Jong Un and the Bomb”: how to live with a nuclear North Korea

“Kim Jong Un and the Bomb”: how to live with a nuclear North Korea

Ahead of the release of his new book, analyst Ankit Panda discusses diplomacy, deterrence, and the DPRK's future

“Kim Jong Un and the Bomb”: how to live with a nuclear North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 25, 2020