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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
As sanctions kick in, Poland says its North Korean workers have all gone home

As sanctions kick in, Poland says its North Korean workers have all gone home

Report from Warsaw to UN came as sanctions were set to take effect requiring all countries to repatriate DPRK workers

As sanctions kick in, Poland says its North Korean workers have all gone home
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 26, 2019
Construction of stalled China-DPRK tourist zone near Samjiyon sees new progress
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Construction of stalled China-DPRK tourist zone near Samjiyon sees new progress

Long-planned Mubong Special Zone part of wider developments in Yanbian’s cross-border projects

Construction of stalled China-DPRK tourist zone near Samjiyon sees new progress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 26, 2019
Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing

Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing

Western discourse on the DPRK is rife with misunderstanding about Pyongyang's real needs and intentions

Why, in planning its next move, North Korea is keeping experts guessing
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek December 26, 2019
Trump approves at least $4 million for promoting human rights in North Korea

Trump approves at least $4 million for promoting human rights in North Korea

New funding was included in massive appropriations legislation that the president signed into law last Friday

Trump approves at least $4 million for promoting human rights in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 25, 2019
Chinese, North Korean provincial party leaders call for boosting cooperation

Chinese, North Korean provincial party leaders call for boosting cooperation

Jilin-North Hamgyong officials tour key Chongjin spots, as city-level agricultural agreement also signed

Chinese, North Korean provincial party leaders call for boosting cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 25, 2019
Sanctions, security, and a white horse: our top ten North Korea stories in 2019

Sanctions, security, and a white horse: our top ten North Korea stories in 2019

Don’t go into the new year without having read these top stories

Sanctions, security, and a white horse: our top ten North Korea stories in 2019
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 25, 2019