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Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
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Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries

Shift in North Korea’s criticism from South Korea to the U.S. seems to be a tactical move prior to talks resumption

Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 22, 2019
“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

Mark Esper says he doesn't trust DPRK leader, "verifiable" agreement needed

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA

North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA

DPRK foreign ministry condemns recent "dangerous and unusual military moves" by U.S. and South Korea

North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

New embassy serves as symbol of alliance in the face of U.S. "imperialism," Venezuelan vice-FM said

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019
North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

Kim Son Gyong will now lead DPRK's relations with Western Europe, NK News understands

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

Russian-DPRK “humanitarian ties” should be expanded, Primorye vice-governor said

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019
Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily

Recent joint military drills "compelled" DPRK to test new weapons, Rodong Sinmun says

Recent U.S. hostility forced N. Korea to take “self-defensive” steps: party daily
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2019
Biegun says he won’t take ambassador job, is focused on North Korea talks

Biegun says he won’t take ambassador job, is focused on North Korea talks

U.S. yet to hear from DPRK counterparts, Special Representative says

Biegun says he won’t take ambassador job, is focused on North Korea talks
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

Secretary of State also urges DPRK to stop missile testing

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2019
How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea
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How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea

Washington must be realistic about what it hopes to achieve in the short-term

How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba August 20, 2019