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North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
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North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift

Pyongyang’s unusual singling out of the U.S. for military drills with South Korea reflects a hardening position

North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee November 7, 2019
Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past

Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past

Historical issues between the two countries must be resolved if the U.S. is to achieve its trilateral alliance

Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek November 7, 2019
Why establishing a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is long overdue

Why establishing a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is long overdue

President Trump will need to break outdated Cold War thinking in Washington if progress is to be made with the DPRK

Why establishing a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is long overdue
Dan DePetris
Dan DePetris November 6, 2019
DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

North Korean official Kwon Jong Gun accused U.S. of seeking confrontation, trying to extinguish "spark" of dialogue

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 6, 2019
Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?

Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?

"People from outside of Pyongyang, at least those in my hometown, are often more up-to-date on outside news"

Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?
Tae-il Shim November 5, 2019
DPRK, U.S. need to address peace regime in negotiations: top State Dept official

DPRK, U.S. need to address peace regime in negotiations: top State Dept official

U.S. Deputy Special Representative for DPRK Alex Wong calls peace regime with North "powerful" and "an aspiration"

DPRK, U.S. need to address peace regime in negotiations: top State Dept official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 5, 2019
The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit
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The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit

Broader shifts in U.S.-China-North Korea relations influenced Beijing's cautiousness in hosting the DPRK leader again

The View from Jingshan: anniversary of Sino-DPRK ties passes without a summit
John Petrushka
John Petrushka November 5, 2019
South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

Confirmation follows unverified local media reports that Washington and Seoul had agreed to suspend Vigilant Ace drills

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 5, 2019
What Presidents Moon and Trump get wrong about the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.101
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What Presidents Moon and Trump get wrong about the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.101

Former diplomat David Straub discusses why current ROK-U.S. policy towards North Korea is failing — and how to change it

What Presidents Moon and Trump get wrong about the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.101
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 5, 2019
Hopes for talks with the U.S. “narrowing,” North Korean foreign ministry warns

Hopes for talks with the U.S. “narrowing,” North Korean foreign ministry warns

DPRK condemns U.S.'s recent 2018 Country Reports on Terrorism list

Hopes for talks with the U.S. “narrowing,” North Korean foreign ministry warns
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 4, 2019