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China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 21, 2019
Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2019
Kim, Xi agree to boost ties amid “grave” international situation: KCNA

Kim, Xi agree to boost ties amid “grave” international situation: KCNA

Leaders committed to "strengthening" long-standing relations at Pyongyang summit, state media says

Kim, Xi agree to boost ties amid “grave” international situation: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 20, 2019
North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

Mass propaganda event returns for first time since suspension, though content appears China-tailored

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 20, 2019
Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019
“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang
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“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang

The Rodong Sinmun sought to emphasize the two countries' close ties as the fifth Xi-Kim summit began

“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 20, 2019
Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

"Kumsusan Guesthouse" named in Chinese media may be new buildings across Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019
North Korea’s mass games to resume on Monday, tour companies say

North Korea’s mass games to resume on Monday, tour companies say

"People’s Country" previously put on hold following criticism from Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s mass games to resume on Monday, tour companies say
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 19, 2019
“The great successor”: making sense of the rise and rise of Kim Jong Un

“The great successor”: making sense of the rise and rise of Kim Jong Un

A new book paints a compelling, if limited, picture of the young leader’s life and changing country

“The great successor”: making sense of the rise and rise of Kim Jong Un
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 18, 2019
Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable
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Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable

State media used a rare phrase to report on the upcoming Sino-DPRK summit

Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 18, 2019