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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015

American who crossed into the DPRK illegally four years ago tells his story for the first time

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham December 24, 2019
China’s Jilin province party chief in North Korean city of Chongjin for talks

China’s Jilin province party chief in North Korean city of Chongjin for talks

Secretary Bayinchaolu, who met top DPRK economic official in August, also stopped in border town of Hoeryong Monday

China’s Jilin province party chief in North Korean city of Chongjin for talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 24, 2019
As Kim Jong Un’s year-end deadline nears, the stalemate continues

As Kim Jong Un’s year-end deadline nears, the stalemate continues

Still no deal in sight as Washington waits for North Korea’s next move

As Kim Jong Un’s year-end deadline nears, the stalemate continues
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 23, 2019
Escalating tension “not beneficial” to North Korea: Moon

Escalating tension “not beneficial” to North Korea: Moon

Moon-Xi summit comes as North Korean media outlets continue to reject Seoul's role in denuclearization talks

Escalating tension “not beneficial” to North Korea: Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 23, 2019
UN ban on North Korean overseas workers comes into effect 

UN ban on North Korean overseas workers comes into effect 

December 22 deadline set by UN sanctions in 2017 arrives as reports mixed on last-minute enforcement efforts

UN ban on North Korean overseas workers comes into effect 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 22, 2019
North Korea denounces U.S. official’s human rights remarks as “malicious”

North Korea denounces U.S. official’s human rights remarks as “malicious”

MFA spokesperson's toned-down comment comes days after UNGA adopts annual human rights resolution

North Korea denounces U.S. official’s human rights remarks as “malicious”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 21, 2019
How fragmented multilateralism is playing into the hands of North Korea
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How fragmented multilateralism is playing into the hands of North Korea

The Kim regime is surviving in the cracks created by great power rivalry and disputes between the U.S. and its allies

How fragmented multilateralism is playing into the hands of North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado December 20, 2019
Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Top U.S. negotiator, in his new role as Deputy Secretary of State, met second Chinese vice FM on Friday

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Plans would add to what Indonesian ambassador said were Pyongyang brewery's $2 million in exports to China

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

Biegun will have to balance new role with his responsibilities as U.S. special representative for North Korea

North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 19, 2019