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Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 16, 2019
Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
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Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines

Despite sanctions and short route distance, Air China’s 737s regularly connect to Air Koryo fuel trucks

Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer December 16, 2019
In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions

In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions

Provocation by North possible in coming days, U.S. official said, while calling for negotiations to restart

In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2019
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
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Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?

Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline

Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 15, 2019
North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

U.S. warned peace will be in jeopardy if they respond negatively following probable rocket engine test Friday

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019
Chinese grain exports to North Korea drop by half in October: data
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Chinese grain exports to North Korea drop by half in October: data

DPRK's grain imports from China still higher than any point between spring 2018 and summer of this year

Chinese grain exports to North Korea drop by half in October: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 13, 2019
Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
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Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.

The DPRK foreign ministry leaves the door ajar for the U.S., but maintains hard line

Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 13, 2019
Top U.S. envoy on North Korea to visit Seoul on Sunday, South Korea says

Top U.S. envoy on North Korea to visit Seoul on Sunday, South Korea says

Biegun set to meet local counterparts as Washington scrambles to resuscitate flagging diplomacy with Pyongyang

Top U.S. envoy on North Korea to visit Seoul on Sunday, South Korea says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 13, 2019
Kim Kwang Sop, North Korean ambassador to Austria since 1993, wraps up posting

Kim Kwang Sop, North Korean ambassador to Austria since 1993, wraps up posting

Long-time DPRK envoy in Europe suffering from health issues, NK News understands

Kim Kwang Sop, North Korean ambassador to Austria since 1993, wraps up posting
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 13, 2019
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea

From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz December 13, 2019