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Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea

Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea

But the U.S. President did not specify which designations were being withdrawn

Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 22, 2019
North Korean media dismisses South Korean plans to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

North Korean media dismisses South Korean plans to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Outer-track outlets accuse Seoul of bowing to pressure from U.S., "conservative forces"

North Korean media dismisses South Korean plans to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 22, 2019
U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

While observers welcome apparent 400% increase, future budget issues could complicate release

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 21, 2019
Why a delegation of Russian senators in Pyongyang is worth watching

Why a delegation of Russian senators in Pyongyang is worth watching

A visit to the DPRK by a group of senior lawmakers hints at greater cooperation in the coming months

Why a delegation of Russian senators in Pyongyang is worth watching
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna March 21, 2019
Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Lawmaker says the two sides discussed “specific projects,” but repeats concerns over sanctions

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2019
N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

Bilateral exchanges also continued in Pyongyang with visit of Russian parliamentary delegation

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2019
More sanctions needed on N.Korea, but alongside econ. development plan: Brooks

More sanctions needed on N.Korea, but alongside econ. development plan: Brooks

General Vincent Brooks assesses failure of Hanoi summit and identifies ways forward for U.S.-DPRK

More sanctions needed on N.Korea, but alongside econ. development plan: Brooks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2019
U.S. should be ready to apply “additional pressure on the Kim regime” – Markey

U.S. should be ready to apply “additional pressure on the Kim regime” – Markey

U.S. has hundreds of new sanctions ready on North Korea, Trump previously warned

U.S. should be ready to apply “additional pressure on the Kim regime” – Markey
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2019
South Korean military to review plans for post-unification redeployment: MND

South Korean military to review plans for post-unification redeployment: MND

Research intended to prepare for future "changes in the security situation"

South Korean military to review plans for post-unification redeployment: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 14, 2019
Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead

Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead

Decision follows surprise release of Siti Aisyah on Tuesday

Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2019