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Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater

Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater

While concrete outcomes were limited, the two countries have sent a clear message to President Trump

Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 23, 2019
With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea

With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea

Military action would end in disaster, and lifting sanctions would set a dangerous precedent

With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea
John Lee
John Lee June 23, 2019
North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much
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North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much

Coverage represents first-time state media covers a letter from Trump to both domestic and foreign audiences

North Korean report on Trump’s letter to Kim is short, but implies much
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un received “excellent” letter from the U.S. President, state media says

Kim Jong Un received “excellent” letter from the U.S. President, state media says

DPRK leader reported to have praised Trump's "political judgment and extraordinary courage"

Kim Jong Un received “excellent” letter from the U.S. President, state media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 22, 2019
The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
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The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned

Both sides sought to project the image of an ironclad alliance unfazed by international pressure

The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 22, 2019
Kim, Xi reached important “consensus” on final day of Pyongyang summit: KCNA

Kim, Xi reached important “consensus” on final day of Pyongyang summit: KCNA

North Korean media plays up "friendly" atmosphere at fifth Kim-Xi meeting

Kim, Xi reached important “consensus” on final day of Pyongyang summit: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2019
Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit
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Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit

A Sino-DPRK meeting in Pyongyang offered some insights into goings-on in the court of Kim Jong Un

Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 21, 2019
China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 21, 2019
China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit

China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit

Chinese leader says he's open to "cooperating" with DPRK to achieve peace, economic growth

China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2019
Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2019