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Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui

Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui

New details emerge from March 15 DPRK foreign ministry briefing on the American position at Hanoi

Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 26, 2019
Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Kim Yeon-chul also says DPRK cannot pursue nuclear program and economic development "simultaneously"

Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 26, 2019
North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA

North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA

Choe Hui Chol previously reported to have headed up MFA's operations in Europe

North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 25, 2019
“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says

“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says

Move appears to partially reverse Friday's surprise withdrawal from the site

“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 25, 2019
German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation

German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation

Müller + Partner previously linked to companies accused of luxury goods shipments to DPRK

German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2019
Making sense of North Korea’s pullout from the Kaesong Liaison Office
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Making sense of North Korea’s pullout from the Kaesong Liaison Office

While move appears calibrated, odds of it improving U.S.-DPRK diplomacy remain low, for now

Making sense of North Korea’s pullout from the Kaesong Liaison Office
Christopher Green
Christopher Green March 24, 2019
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But the U.S. President did not specify which designations were being withdrawn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