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Why, despite improving inter-Korean ties, unification remains as tricky as ever

Why, despite improving inter-Korean ties, unification remains as tricky as ever

Elites on both sides know that a confederation-style agreement would be political suicide

Why, despite improving inter-Korean ties, unification remains as tricky as ever
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 17, 2019
U.S. hoping to get as “far down the road” as possible with N. Korea: Pompeo

U.S. hoping to get as “far down the road” as possible with N. Korea: Pompeo

Pompeo says another U.S. delegation will leave for Asia this weekend to work on the summit

U.S. hoping to get as “far down the road” as possible with N. Korea: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 14, 2019
France secures two new North Korean humanitarian exemptions at UNSC

France secures two new North Korean humanitarian exemptions at UNSC

Exemptions represent the ninth and tenth such approvals issued last month

France secures two new North Korean humanitarian exemptions at UNSC
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 14, 2019
ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang

ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang

South Korea cites "difference in perspective" with U.S., denies link to sanctions fears

ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 13, 2019
Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

In meeting with ambassador, Russian side also raised concerns about illegal fishing by DPRK

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019
Food insecurity “expected to increase” in North Korea this year: FAO

Food insecurity “expected to increase” in North Korea this year: FAO

UN organization requesting USD$10 million to assist agriculture sector in 2019

Food insecurity “expected to increase” in North Korea this year: FAO
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019
How to engage North Korea on human rights  – NK News Podcast ep.57
Podcast

How to engage North Korea on human rights – NK News Podcast ep.57

The UN's Signe Poulsen discusses the COI, sanctions, and working to improve life in the DPRK

How to engage North Korea on human rights  – NK News Podcast ep.57
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot February 11, 2019
Five years since the COI, what progress on North Korean human rights?

Five years since the COI, what progress on North Korean human rights?

Experts weigh in on the long-term impact of the Commission of Inquiry

Five years since the COI, what progress on North Korean human rights?
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 7, 2019
North Korea: a month in review – NK News Podcast ep.56
Podcast

North Korea: a month in review – NK News Podcast ep.56

NK News CEO Chad O'Carroll discusses a busy January on the peninsula

North Korea: a month in review – NK News Podcast ep.56
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot February 7, 2019
UN approves two more humanitarian exemptions for NGO work in North Korea

UN approves two more humanitarian exemptions for NGO work in North Korea

Shipments approved for WASH projects by Swiss aid agency, World Vision International

UN approves two more humanitarian exemptions for NGO work in North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 6, 2019