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A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?
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A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?

While a useful gesture, a joint statement is unlikely to give the U.S. the keys to Yongbyon

A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda February 14, 2019
ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang

ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang

South Korea cites "difference in perspective" with U.S., denies link to sanctions fears

ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 13, 2019
North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy

North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy

Agreement covers copyright protection in addition to planned cultural exchanges, TASS reports

North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 13, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s January activities: starting the year with a speech and a summit
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Kim Jong Un’s January activities: starting the year with a speech and a summit

The DPRK leadership appears to have high hopes for 2019

Kim Jong Un’s January activities: starting the year with a speech and a summit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 13, 2019
Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea

Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea

A meeting in Moscow this week shed some light on how parliamentarians hope to work with Pyongyang

Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 12, 2019
No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams

No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams

Sanctioned ship-to-ship transfers of oil products also continue, some in Chinese territorial waters

No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 12, 2019
Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

In meeting with ambassador, Russian side also raised concerns about illegal fishing by DPRK

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019
How to engage North Korea on human rights  – NK News Podcast ep.57
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How to engage North Korea on human rights – NK News Podcast ep.57

The UN's Signe Poulsen discusses the COI, sanctions, and working to improve life in the DPRK

How to engage North Korea on human rights  – NK News Podcast ep.57
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot February 11, 2019
N. Korea wants to invest in Nepal’s hydroelectric, agriculture sectors: speaker

N. Korea wants to invest in Nepal’s hydroelectric, agriculture sectors: speaker

New DPRK ambassador to Nepal also called for strengthening ties in meeting

N. Korea wants to invest in Nepal’s hydroelectric, agriculture sectors: speaker
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2019
Trump announces Hanoi as location for upcoming U.S.-DPRK summit

Trump announces Hanoi as location for upcoming U.S.-DPRK summit

U.S. President says Kim Jong Un will lead North Korea to "become a great Economic Powerhouse"

Trump announces Hanoi as location for upcoming U.S.-DPRK summit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 8, 2019