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North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”

North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”

Outer-track outlets say Washington can "break the deadlock" with corresponding measures

North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 7, 2019
Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?

Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?

History suggests the missing diplomat may choose to keep a low profile

Following his surprise defection, what next for Jo Song Gil?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 6, 2019
North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance

North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance

Red Cross, police officials in DPRK team express "great interest" in technical exchanges

North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2019
North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 22-December 31 period

North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chloe Joo January 4, 2019
Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Talking points also suggest demands shifting to focus specifically on "threat" to U.S.

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 4, 2019
How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

Washington must show greater flexibility - and be prepared to offer "complementary measures"

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard January 3, 2019
UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

Tomás Ojea Quintana set to meet with government officials, recent escapees during five-day trip

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Jo Song Gil previously reported to have fled embassy, "claimed asylum" in Rome

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

Improved North-South relations are beneficial for Washington, Rodong Sinmun claims

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 3, 2019
Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Next U.S.-North Korea summit yet to be organized, U.S. President tells cabinet meeting

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 2, 2019