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Blame game: What’s causing so many delays on inter-Korean projects?

Blame game: What’s causing so many delays on inter-Korean projects?

Confusion on how to interpret UNSC sanctions may be at the root of recent issues

Blame game: What’s causing so many delays on inter-Korean projects?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Dagyum Ji February 22, 2019
Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank

Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank

South Korean President Moon Jae-in previously said DPRK could “engage in reform” by joining IFIs

Seoul to assist N. Korea in producing statistics needed to join IMF, World Bank
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 20, 2019
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
Defectors to educate South Korean soldiers on North Korean military, life

Defectors to educate South Korean soldiers on North Korean military, life

Escapees also tasked with teaching troops about "positive effects" of unification

Defectors to educate South Korean soldiers on North Korean military, life
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 15, 2019
ROK sent $1 million of sanctioned goods to DPRK from September-December: data
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ROK sent $1 million of sanctioned goods to DPRK from September-December: data

Seoul insists it operates within the "framework of sanctions on North Korea"

ROK sent $1 million of sanctioned goods to DPRK from September-December: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne 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
South Korea has approved 1000 private inter-Korean contacts since May 2017: MOU

South Korea has approved 1000 private inter-Korean contacts since May 2017: MOU

Just over half of permissions granted to civic groups, only two given for family reunions

South Korea has approved 1000 private inter-Korean contacts since May 2017: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 13, 2019
S. Korea scraps plans for new strategic command to counter N. Korean WMD threats

S. Korea scraps plans for new strategic command to counter N. Korean WMD threats

Seoul denies link to warming inter-Korean ties, says move will ensure "efficiency" of policy

S. Korea scraps plans for new strategic command to counter N. Korean WMD threats
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 12, 2019
IOC to convene inter-Korean meeting to discuss joint Olympic, sports events

IOC to convene inter-Korean meeting to discuss joint Olympic, sports events

Meeting to take place one year since PyeongChang Olympic Games

IOC to convene inter-Korean meeting to discuss joint Olympic, sports events
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 7, 2019
North Korea: a month in review – NK News Podcast ep.56
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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