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Timeline: from “Christmas gift” to North Korean party plenum
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Timeline: from “Christmas gift” to North Korean party plenum

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 1 - December 30

Timeline: from “Christmas gift” to North Korean party plenum
NK Pro
NK Pro December 31, 2019
Best of frenemies: Soviet perceptions of North Korea in the 1970s

Best of frenemies: Soviet perceptions of North Korea in the 1970s

Pyongyang showed little gratitude for Soviet assistance, yet Moscow couldn't afford to abandon the relationship

Best of frenemies: Soviet perceptions of North Korea in the 1970s
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 31, 2019
Japan’s difficult relationship with the Korean peninsula – NKNews Podcast Ep.108
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Japan’s difficult relationship with the Korean peninsula – NKNews Podcast Ep.108

Professor Sakata Yasuyo discusses the history and current state of both Tokyo-Seoul and Tokyo-Pyongyang relations

Japan’s difficult relationship with the Korean peninsula – NKNews Podcast Ep.108
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 31, 2019
North Korean plenum to extend for fourth day to consider an “important document”

North Korean plenum to extend for fourth day to consider an “important document”

Though detail sparse from Monday's proceedings, indicators suggest hardline policy on the cards

North Korean plenum to extend for fourth day to consider an “important document”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 30, 2019
U.S. “hopeful” about North Korea peace, but still watching them closely: Pompeo

U.S. “hopeful” about North Korea peace, but still watching them closely: Pompeo

Secretary of State's comments come with less than 48 hours left before Kim Jong Un's year-end deadline for talks

U.S. “hopeful” about North Korea peace, but still watching them closely: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 30, 2019
The rising toll of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign on North Korea

The rising toll of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign on North Korea

The current sanctions regime is critically hindering humanitarian efforts to help those in need

The rising toll of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign on North Korea
Henri Feron
Henri Feron December 30, 2019
Econ, military issues discussed on second day of North Korean party meeting

Econ, military issues discussed on second day of North Korean party meeting

State media reporting lacks details on plenum's second day, event said to remain "ongoing"

Econ, military issues discussed on second day of North Korean party meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 29, 2019
Prosperity or pariah? It’s Kim Jong Un’s choice, National Security Advisor says

Prosperity or pariah? It’s Kim Jong Un’s choice, National Security Advisor says

Robert O'Brien says U.S. will "demonstrate disappointment" if North Korea tests nuclear weapon or long-range missile

Prosperity or pariah? It’s Kim Jong Un’s choice, National Security Advisor says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 29, 2019
North Korea’s ruling party begins meetings on new “anti-imperialist” stance

North Korea’s ruling party begins meetings on new “anti-imperialist” stance

Long-awaited plenary session of Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee set to continue on Sunday, state media says

North Korea’s ruling party begins meetings on new “anti-imperialist” stance
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 28, 2019
China’s top law enforcement envoy led delegation in Pyongyang this week: embassy

China’s top law enforcement envoy led delegation in Pyongyang this week: embassy

Ministry of Public Security foreign cooperation chief Liao Jinrong met Chinese ambassador, other activities unclear

China’s top law enforcement envoy led delegation in Pyongyang this week: embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2019