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Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea

Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea

The vice foreign minister's recent DPRK visit highlights Moscow's slow and steady approach

Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 18, 2019
North Korea recently appointed new vice foreign minister, state media confirms

North Korea recently appointed new vice foreign minister, state media confirms

Ri Thae Song previously worked as Deputy Director General at the DPRK MFA

North Korea recently appointed new vice foreign minister, state media confirms
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw “perfect” test of new North Korean weapon on Friday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw “perfect” test of new North Korean weapon on Friday: KCNA

Friday's launch appears to be of same ATACMS-type system seen last Saturday

Kim Jong Un oversaw “perfect” test of new North Korean weapon on Friday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 16, 2019
Top North Korean military official visiting China this week: reports

Top North Korean military official visiting China this week: reports

Kim Su Gil arrived in Beijing on Friday, NHK says

Top North Korean military official visiting China this week: reports
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 16, 2019
Russia, North Korea agree to work on “trilateral projects” in Pyongyang meeting: Moscow

Russia, North Korea agree to work on “trilateral projects” in Pyongyang meeting: Moscow

Following stop in Beijing, vice foreign minister Morgulov also discussed status of talks with U.S.

Russia, North Korea agree to work on “trilateral projects” in Pyongyang meeting: Moscow
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 16, 2019
Singapore company charged with shipping alcohol to North Korea

Singapore company charged with shipping alcohol to North Korea

SinSMS Pte. Ltd. accused of shipping wine and spirits worth SGD600,000 over four-month period

Singapore company charged with shipping alcohol to North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 15, 2019
North Korea must denuclearize in “big deal” before economic concessions: Bolton

North Korea must denuclearize in “big deal” before economic concessions: Bolton

In interview with VOA, top Trump advisor says "substantive" talks with DPRK remain on hold

North Korea must denuclearize in “big deal” before economic concessions: Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 15, 2019
Comrades disunited: North Korea and the Soviet-Albanian split

Comrades disunited: North Korea and the Soviet-Albanian split

A diplomatic and ideological spat between Moscow and Tirana left Pyongyang in a tricky position

Comrades disunited: North Korea and the Soviet-Albanian split
Taehwa Hong
Taehwa Hong August 14, 2019
Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente
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Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente

Satellite imagery and state media reveal regular visits to American atrocity-focused museums continue

Some anti-U.S. education in North Korea persists, despite diplomatic détente
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2019
Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem

Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem

Moscow fears that raising DPRK human rights issues could bring political instability to its doorstep

Where Russia stands on North Korea’s grave human rights problem
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 14, 2019