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UN ban on North Korean overseas workers comes into effect 

UN ban on North Korean overseas workers comes into effect 

December 22 deadline set by UN sanctions in 2017 arrives as reports mixed on last-minute enforcement efforts

UN ban on North Korean overseas workers comes into effect 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 22, 2019
North Korea denounces U.S. official’s human rights remarks as “malicious”

North Korea denounces U.S. official’s human rights remarks as “malicious”

MFA spokesperson's toned-down comment comes days after UNGA adopts annual human rights resolution

North Korea denounces U.S. official’s human rights remarks as “malicious”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 21, 2019
How fragmented multilateralism is playing into the hands of North Korea
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How fragmented multilateralism is playing into the hands of North Korea

The Kim regime is surviving in the cracks created by great power rivalry and disputes between the U.S. and its allies

How fragmented multilateralism is playing into the hands of North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado December 20, 2019
Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Top U.S. negotiator, in his new role as Deputy Secretary of State, met second Chinese vice FM on Friday

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Plans would add to what Indonesian ambassador said were Pyongyang brewery's $2 million in exports to China

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

Biegun will have to balance new role with his responsibilities as U.S. special representative for North Korea

North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 19, 2019
Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations
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Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations

Washington needs to be more aware of how best to use North Korea's domestic situation against Kim Jong Un

Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations
Kevin Shepard
Kevin Shepard December 19, 2019
The upcoming party plenum: what policies Kim Jong Un may reverse, and announce
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The upcoming party plenum: what policies Kim Jong Un may reverse, and announce

Recent events and state media signaling suggest the reversal of agreements made with the U.S. and South Korea in 2018

The upcoming party plenum: what policies Kim Jong Un may reverse, and announce
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 19, 2019
Why, despite bleak prospects, we shouldn’t rule out U.S.-DPRK diplomacy just yet

Why, despite bleak prospects, we shouldn’t rule out U.S.-DPRK diplomacy just yet

Denuclearization may be off the table, but a more traditional arms control agreement might just still be possible

Why, despite bleak prospects, we shouldn’t rule out U.S.-DPRK diplomacy just yet
Dan DePetris
Dan DePetris December 19, 2019
North Korean ambassador condemns annual UN resolution on human rights

North Korean ambassador condemns annual UN resolution on human rights

Resolution denounced as a product of "hostile forces that obsess with inveterate hatred against us"

North Korean ambassador condemns annual UN resolution on human rights
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 19, 2019