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North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

National Security Advisor says Beijing must work with U.S. to push North Korea toward denuclearization

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 5, 2020
The unresolved and sidelined: North Korean human rights and summit diplomacy

The unresolved and sidelined: North Korean human rights and summit diplomacy

Olivia Enos of Heritage discusses why issue of DPRK human rights should be addressed in future denuclearization talks

The unresolved and sidelined: North Korean human rights and summit diplomacy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 5, 2020
Going “home”: why 87,000 Zainichi Koreans moved from Japan to North Korea

Going “home”: why 87,000 Zainichi Koreans moved from Japan to North Korea

From 1959 to 1984, thousands of Koreans in Japan were promised a better life in the DPRK, only to be met with suffering

Going “home”: why 87,000 Zainichi Koreans moved from Japan to North Korea
Markus Bell
Markus Bell February 5, 2020
No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address

No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address

Speech departed from previous two addresses, both of which made prominent mention of DPRK issue

No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 4, 2020
North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far
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North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far

The economy and humanitarian efforts will likely be affected by strict restrictions on travel in and out of the country

North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 4, 2020
N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

Diplomats and NGO workers not allowed to visit shops and hotels in Pyongyang through at least February 15, MFA says

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2020
Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
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Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 31 - January 31

Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
NK Pro
NK Pro February 4, 2020
North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

NK Pro has conducted an in-depth analytic review of news on the peninsula for the period between January 1 and 31

North Korea in January 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2020
Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

DPRK flag carrier Air Koryo also updates schedule to reflect flight cancellations

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 3, 2020
Covering North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.113
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Covering North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.113

In a crossover episode with the Korea Society, journalists discuss the perils and pitfalls of reporting on the DPRK

Covering North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.113
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot February 2, 2020