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James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

In resignation letter, Mattis says defense secretary should have views "better aligned" with POTUS

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 20, 2018
In nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the U.S. still holds the upper hand

In nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the U.S. still holds the upper hand

Kim Jong Un does not have a strong enough hand to demand sanctions relief

In nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the U.S. still holds the upper hand
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy December 20, 2018
Why a new North Korean statement on denuclearization should come as no surprise

Why a new North Korean statement on denuclearization should come as no surprise

Thursday's KCNA dispatch, put simply, represents a honest admission of Pyongyang's real intentions

Why a new North Korean statement on denuclearization should come as no surprise
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 20, 2018
No denuclearization until U.S. removes “nuclear threat” from the region: KCNA

No denuclearization until U.S. removes “nuclear threat” from the region: KCNA

State media dispatch says Pyongyang believes giving up nukes could lead to "nuclear war crisis"

No denuclearization until U.S. removes “nuclear threat” from the region: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 20, 2018
Colored-LEDs installed across Chinese bridge to North Korea: Photos

Colored-LEDs installed across Chinese bridge to North Korea: Photos

Lankov: "China is again willing to foot North Korean bills – some of them, at least"

Colored-LEDs installed across Chinese bridge to North Korea: Photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2018
A ‘block’ to denuclearization? Reading N.Korea’s latest statement
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A ‘block’ to denuclearization? Reading N.Korea’s latest statement

Institute for American Studies statement repeats several recent DPRK talking points

A ‘block’ to denuclearization? Reading N.Korea’s latest statement
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 17, 2018
Our top 5 most popular episodes in 2018 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 50
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Our top 5 most popular episodes in 2018 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 50

From Anna Fifield to Thae Yong-ho, these NK News podcasts were the most popular so far

Our top 5 most popular episodes in 2018 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 50
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 16, 2018
U.S. did not request sanctions exemption for South Korean presidential plane: ROK

U.S. did not request sanctions exemption for South Korean presidential plane: ROK

Blue House denies reports Seoul risked breaching Executive Order 13810

U.S. did not request sanctions exemption for South Korean presidential plane: ROK
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 13, 2018
Prominent N. Korea consultant detained in China on national security charges: MFA

Prominent N. Korea consultant detained in China on national security charges: MFA

Spavor accused of "engaging in activities that endangered China's national security," says outlet

Prominent N. Korea consultant detained in China on national security charges: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 12, 2018
Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Lawmaker pushes for additional cooperation in meeting with DPRK ambassador

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 12, 2018