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How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism

How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism

Business is booming, but cultural and logistical issues have meant the new prosperity is a mixed blessing

How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 1, 2019
Why North Korean and Russian state media are joining forces to fight “fake news”

Why North Korean and Russian state media are joining forces to fight “fake news”

Pyongyang hopes to use Russia's multilingual news outlets to shift the international narrative on the DPRK

Why North Korean and Russian state media are joining forces to fight “fake news”
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna October 31, 2019
U.S. point man on North Korea tapped to serve as deputy secretary of state

U.S. point man on North Korea tapped to serve as deputy secretary of state

Stephen Biegun expected to continue to serve as Special Representative to DPRK alongside new job

U.S. point man on North Korea tapped to serve as deputy secretary of state
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 31, 2019
As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain

As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain

Sources report growing pressure on DPRK's limited infrastructure, overcrowding at popular attractions

As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 31, 2019
Comrade Razzi: an eccentric Italian politician’s unusual love for North Korea

Comrade Razzi: an eccentric Italian politician’s unusual love for North Korea

The selfie-loving former senator has forged close ties with the "beautiful" DPRK

Comrade Razzi: an eccentric Italian politician’s unusual love for North Korea
Andrea Valentino
Andrea Valentino October 30, 2019
Korean-Americans should be part of DPRK family reunions: U.S. House Committee

Korean-Americans should be part of DPRK family reunions: U.S. House Committee

House Foreign Affairs Committee passes bill saying State Dept, ROK should include Korean-Americans in future reunions

Korean-Americans should be part of DPRK family reunions: U.S. House Committee
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 30, 2019
What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

The DPRK leader is presented as a man who has overcome many obstacles, and is ready for the challenges of the future

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek October 29, 2019
International Atomic Energy Agency appoints new director general

International Atomic Energy Agency appoints new director general

Rafael Grossi to lead agency amid stalemate in DPRK nuclear negotiations, ten years after IAEA kicked out of North Korea

International Atomic Energy Agency appoints new director general
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 29, 2019
DOD hopes to return to North Korea, resume search for U.S. remains next spring

DOD hopes to return to North Korea, resume search for U.S. remains next spring

DPAA making “overtures” to return in 2020 but North Korean Army has yet to agree, spokesperson tells NK News

DOD hopes to return to North Korea, resume search for U.S. remains next spring
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 29, 2019
North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
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North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy

Pyongyang’s domestic reaffirmation of denuclearization talks policy shows resolve to follow through

North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 29, 2019