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How technology impacts foreign media consumption, and crackdowns, in North Korea
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How technology impacts foreign media consumption, and crackdowns, in North Korea

For ordinary people, connecting with the outside world is an ever-evolving cat and mouse game with the authorities

How technology impacts foreign media consumption, and crackdowns, in North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado January 23, 2020
N. Korea drastically restricts travel to China in bid to stem coronavirus spread

N. Korea drastically restricts travel to China in bid to stem coronavirus spread

Local embassies informed that they are "completely forbidden" from going to China, NK News has learned

N. Korea drastically restricts travel to China in bid to stem coronavirus spread
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 23, 2020
How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

While tourism isn't technically prohibited, strict U.S. interpretation of sanctions may hinder trips to the North

How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz January 23, 2020
“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

"There’s nothing to be gained by not talking," senior official tells reporters at the State Department

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 23, 2020
North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief

North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief

Former top envoy to Russia to serve as head of WPK International Department, diplomatic note confirms

North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 22, 2020
Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end

Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end

Diplomat repeats Kim Jong Un's line that U.S. must lift its "hostile policy" against DPRK, according to Reuters

Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 21, 2020
How more great power diplomacy could solve the North Korean nuclear problem

How more great power diplomacy could solve the North Korean nuclear problem

A U.S.-China pact to protect their respective client states would put both North and South Korea under nuclear umbrellas

How more great power diplomacy could solve the North Korean nuclear problem
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 21, 2020
Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator

Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator

Measures appear similar to extensive restrictions imposed during 2014 Ebola outbreak

Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Nils Weisensee January 21, 2020
With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn

With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn

Ri Son Gwon, with his reputation for bluster, may be the ideal DPRK diplomat if tensions rise in the coming year

With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 21, 2020
Keeping the peace at the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep.111
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Keeping the peace at the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep.111

Swiss Major General Patrick Gauchat discusses neutral actors on the peninsula and their importance going forward

Keeping the peace at the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep.111
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 21, 2020