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South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

JoongAng Ilbo claims on Monday inaccurate, NK News understands

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Following high-seas incident, North Korea-Russia ties face an unusual test

Following high-seas incident, North Korea-Russia ties face an unusual test

To what extent Pyongyang will cooperate with Moscow in enforcing maritime laws remains to be seen

Following high-seas incident, North Korea-Russia ties face an unusual test
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 18, 2019
One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour

One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour

President Moon must take stock of where things went wrong and work to restore trust with Kim Jong Un

One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek September 18, 2019
North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 17, 2019
“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong

“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong

State media has sought to emphasize stability and sovereignty in the face of growing instability

“Add oil!” North Korean perspectives on protests in Hong Kong
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings September 16, 2019
Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea

Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea

U.S. President reiterates relationship with Pyongyang is "very good"

Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2019
North Korea expects working-level talks with the U.S. to begin soon: MFA

North Korea expects working-level talks with the U.S. to begin soon: MFA

Washington must decide if negotiations lead to "crisis or opportunity," official warns

North Korea expects working-level talks with the U.S. to begin soon: MFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 16, 2019
In Japan, pessimism about the intractable Koreas now prevails

In Japan, pessimism about the intractable Koreas now prevails

Observers and officials in Tokyo see little hope for reconciliation with either Seoul or Pyongyang

In Japan, pessimism about the intractable Koreas now prevails
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 16, 2019
Ambassador Kim Pyong Il, North Korean leader’s uncle, returned home this summer

Ambassador Kim Pyong Il, North Korean leader’s uncle, returned home this summer

Visit purportedly tied to health issues, one source says

Ambassador Kim Pyong Il, North Korean leader’s uncle, returned home this summer
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 13, 2019
North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong appears to have been promoted
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North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong appears to have been promoted

State media suggests Kim holding broader, if not higher-profile, role in the ruling party

North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong appears to have been promoted
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee September 13, 2019