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Trump says Kim Jong Un must “act quickly” to get a deal done

Trump says Kim Jong Un must “act quickly” to get a deal done

U.S. President's tweet follows Pentagon announcement that upcoming joint military drills with South Korea are postponed

Trump says Kim Jong Un must “act quickly” to get a deal done
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 17, 2019
South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

Move intended to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of Defense says, denies it's a "concession"

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
After DPRK insult, Biden campaign says “repugnant dictators” threatened by ex-VP

After DPRK insult, Biden campaign says “repugnant dictators” threatened by ex-VP

Campaign statement comes after North Korean state media referred to former U.S. Vice President as a "rabid dog"

After DPRK insult, Biden campaign says “repugnant dictators” threatened by ex-VP
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 15, 2019
South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper

South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper

Planned exercises could be adjusted to support diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. defense chief suggests

South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 15, 2019
North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

Russia’s deputy transport minister in Pyongyang talks pushed for rail container shipments from South Korea to begin

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2019
33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

Kathmandu also reported to have ordered DPRK-linked businesses be shut down

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
North Korea warns of “shocking punishment” over upcoming drills: top official

North Korea warns of “shocking punishment” over upcoming drills: top official

Kim Yong Chol says he wants to believe U.S. defense chief Esper will follow through and cancel military drills with ROK

North Korea warns of “shocking punishment” over upcoming drills: top official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 14, 2019
North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy

North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy

Statement from DPRK nuclear negotiator Kim Myong Gil rejects peace document, liaison office as bargaining chips

North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 14, 2019
Stop sharing sensitive photos on social media, North Korea warns diplomats

Stop sharing sensitive photos on social media, North Korea warns diplomats

Foreign envoys sharing imagery with "impure intentions," DPRK foreign ministry complains

Stop sharing sensitive photos on social media, North Korea warns diplomats
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 14, 2019
What life is really like as a foreigner living in Pyongyang

What life is really like as a foreigner living in Pyongyang

A former diplomat in the DPRK discusses the realities and common misconceptions through their own personal experiences

What life is really like as a foreigner living in Pyongyang
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee November 13, 2019