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Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

In factory visit, DPRK leader calls for country to bring manufacturing to the level of developed countries

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 27, 2019
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019
U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence

U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence

Vice President's remarks are latest signal between U.S. and North Korea amid stalled negotiations

U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 24, 2019
What Kim Jong Un’s Mount Kumgang visit bodes for inter-Korean ties
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What Kim Jong Un’s Mount Kumgang visit bodes for inter-Korean ties

Despite suggestions that Pyongyang may be creating an opening for talks with Seoul, such a policy shift appears unlikely

What Kim Jong Un’s Mount Kumgang visit bodes for inter-Korean ties
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 24, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry official praises “special” Kim-Trump relationship

North Korean foreign ministry official praises “special” Kim-Trump relationship

In statement, Kim Kye Gwan blames "Washington political circles" for lack of progress in diplomacy

North Korean foreign ministry official praises “special” Kim-Trump relationship
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 23, 2019
Ensuring Kim’s “absolute authority”: North Korea’s latest constitutional changes
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Ensuring Kim’s “absolute authority”: North Korea’s latest constitutional changes

The new measures, approved last month, grant Kim Jong Un even greater powers over the military and the state

Ensuring Kim’s “absolute authority”: North Korea’s latest constitutional changes
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 23, 2019
North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence

Ri Sol Ju had not been seen in public since Sino-DPRK summit in June

North Korean first lady Ri Sol Ju reappears following four-month absence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 22, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

DPRK leader orders major renovation of former landmark inter-Korean project

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 22, 2019
The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100
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The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100

Professor Andrei Lankov, host Jacco Zwetsloot, and the NK News team come together for a special roundtable discussion

The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 22, 2019