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Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
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Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea

Sanctions may have slowed project's pace, but scope reflects regions plans for cross-border trade

Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 30, 2019
Kim Jong Un will likely “never” give up nuclear weapons voluntarily, Bolton says

Kim Jong Un will likely “never” give up nuclear weapons voluntarily, Bolton says

Former National Security Advisor tells CSIS that military options must remain on the table

Kim Jong Un will likely “never” give up nuclear weapons voluntarily, Bolton says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 30, 2019
N. Koreans accused of assaulting Russian border guards to be held pending trail

N. Koreans accused of assaulting Russian border guards to be held pending trail

DPRK "poachers" have been held by authorities in Nakhodka since September 17

N. Koreans accused of assaulting Russian border guards to be held pending trail
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 30, 2019
The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role

The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role

Pyongyang's ties to Iran and Houthi rebels in Yemen are well-documented

The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin September 29, 2019
Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy
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Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 - September 24

Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy
NK Pro
NK Pro September 27, 2019
Russia detains 262 North Korean sailors for illegal fishing in its waters

Russia detains 262 North Korean sailors for illegal fishing in its waters

Incident is the second of its kind this month

Russia detains 262 North Korean sailors for illegal fishing in its waters
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 27, 2019
Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says

Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says

Two sides also discussed economic cooperation to combat U.S. sanctions

Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2019
North Korean ambassador Kim Pyong Il back in Czech Republic, to be replaced soon

North Korean ambassador Kim Pyong Il back in Czech Republic, to be replaced soon

DPRK leader's uncle has served as Pyongyang's top diplomat in Prague since 2015

North Korean ambassador Kim Pyong Il back in Czech Republic, to be replaced soon
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 27, 2019
North Korean official regrets lack of progress in talks, but places hope in Trump

North Korean official regrets lack of progress in talks, but places hope in Trump

DPRK foreign ministry adviser says country unsure whether third summit will bring "new breakthrough"

North Korean official regrets lack of progress in talks, but places hope in Trump
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 26, 2019
Talks with North Korea not happening in September: Pompeo

Talks with North Korea not happening in September: Pompeo

Washington not "able to make those happen" Pompeo says

Talks with North Korea not happening in September: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 26, 2019