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North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

DPRK's construction of "large tourist complexes" reportedly sparking interest in public security

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 23, 2019
South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea

South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea

342.9 tons of petroleum products were exported to North Korea last year, data reveals

South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 22, 2019
Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State also discusses possibility of private sector investment in the DPRK

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 22, 2019
Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert

Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert

Tufts University's Sung-Yoon Lee talks diplomacy, "fake concessions," and what the DPRK really wants

Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 22, 2019
Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

A symbolic declaration could help to move beyond the diplomatic deadlock and build trust

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War
Abigail Stowe-Thurston
Abigail Stowe-Thurston January 21, 2019
Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up

Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up

Two sides reportedly discussed "confidence building, economic development and long-term engagement"

Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 21, 2019
North Korean art troupe to visit China this week: state media

North Korean art troupe to visit China this week: state media

Delegation to feature State Merited Chorus, to be led by Ri Su Yong

North Korean art troupe to visit China this week: state media
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 20, 2019
North Korea and Russia: what to expect in the coming months

North Korea and Russia: what to expect in the coming months

Keeping a low-profile may best serve Moscow's interests — at least for now

North Korea and Russia: what to expect in the coming months
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna January 20, 2019
Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

An increase in spending on the part of Seoul could allay fears of an alliance decoupling

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 20, 2019
Trump received another letter from Kim Jong Un on Friday: White House

Trump received another letter from Kim Jong Un on Friday: White House

Meeting notable for including a range of working-level officials, photos show

Trump received another letter from Kim Jong Un on Friday: White House
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 20, 2019