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Fail to prepare, prepare to fail: getting ready for instability in North Korea
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Fail to prepare, prepare to fail: getting ready for instability in North Korea

Plans don't always go to plan, and flexibility is needed to deal with a variety of potential scenarios in the DPRK

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail: getting ready for instability in North Korea
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba May 22, 2020
North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi

North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi

India remains one of North Korea's main trading partners after China, despite concerns over Pyongyang's nuclear program

North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 21, 2020
Why it’s time for China to take greater responsibility for North Korea’s future

Why it’s time for China to take greater responsibility for North Korea’s future

Much stronger influence from Beijing could reduce the threat from Pyongyang and potentially improve human rights

Why it’s time for China to take greater responsibility for North Korea’s future
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 21, 2020
No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

Russian ambassador to DPRK says he is "inclined to trust" Pyongyang's statistics

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 20, 2020
Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwanese nationals and business entities are frequently named in violation of sanctions against the DPRK

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 20, 2020
Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS

Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS

Hundreds of DPRK nationals were detained last year for poaching in Russian waters

Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 19, 2020
Nigeria deported ten North Koreans ahead of 2019 worker ban deadline: report

Nigeria deported ten North Koreans ahead of 2019 worker ban deadline: report

Abuja claims sanctions compliance in first implementation report to UN on recent years’ measures

Nigeria deported ten North Koreans ahead of 2019 worker ban deadline: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 19, 2020
The feasibility of détente between the U.S. and the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.129
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The feasibility of détente between the U.S. and the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.129

Author John Feffer discusses U.S.-DPRK relations and his and others' experiences traveling to North Korea

The feasibility of détente between the U.S. and the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.129
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 19, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea dip slightly in March: data
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea dip slightly in March: data

Russia's reported refined petroleum shipments to DPRK are contrast to China's record low report for the same month

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea dip slightly in March: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 18, 2020
North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 18, 2020