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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy
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Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy

June was dominated by high-level summitry and the return of high-level officials amid "purge" reports 

Kim Jong Un’s appearances in June: from munitions factory visits to diplomacy
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 5, 2019
North Koreans explore natural gas power plant conversion in Vladivostok visit

North Koreans explore natural gas power plant conversion in Vladivostok visit

Delegation also attended workshop on market economy transition experiences

North Koreans explore natural gas power plant conversion in Vladivostok visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2019
North Korea-China relations and great power rivalry – NKNews Podcast Ep.82
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North Korea-China relations and great power rivalry – NKNews Podcast Ep.82

Dr. Seong-hyon Lee of the Sejong Institute discusses changing attitudes towards the DPRK in Beijing

North Korea-China relations and great power rivalry – NKNews Podcast Ep.82
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 5, 2019
At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?

At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?

With diplomacy back on track, the South Korean President has a crucial role to play

At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 4, 2019
U.S. persisting with “hostile acts,” despite dialogue: N. Korean mission to the UN

U.S. persisting with “hostile acts,” despite dialogue: N. Korean mission to the UN

Statement comes in response to recent calls by U.S. to enforce cap on DPRK's oil imports

U.S. persisting with “hostile acts,” despite dialogue: N. Korean mission to the UN
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 3, 2019
North Korea in June 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the June 1-June 30 period

North Korea in June 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2019
Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says

Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says

Workers could assist with "construction and redevelopment," Minister Walid al-Moallem says

Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 2, 2019
North Korean TV documentary underscores prospects for improved DPRK-U.S. ties
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North Korean TV documentary underscores prospects for improved DPRK-U.S. ties

Building on state media, KCTV hailed Sunday's "historic" summit

North Korean TV documentary underscores prospects for improved DPRK-U.S. ties
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 2, 2019
Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July

Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July

Twice-weekly July service will expand to four times a week from August 19

Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 2, 2019
Russian deputy defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Pyongyang

Russian deputy defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Pyongyang

Planned visit follows Putin’s repeated emphasis on DPRK security guarantees

Russian deputy defense minister to discuss military cooperation in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2019