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Making sense of a surprise DMZ summit – NKNews Podcast Ep.81
Podcast

Making sense of a surprise DMZ summit – NKNews Podcast Ep.81

NK News's Seoul team discusses Kim, Trump, and a bombastic photo-op at Panmunjom

Making sense of a surprise DMZ summit – NKNews Podcast Ep.81
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 1, 2019
The significance of North Korea’s commemoration of Kim’s three-year-old title
NK PRO

The significance of North Korea’s commemoration of Kim’s three-year-old title

State Affairs Commission gained importance compared to 2017/18, plus return of term "war deterrent"

The significance of North Korea’s commemoration of Kim’s three-year-old title
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 1, 2019
A third Trump-Kim meeting: what do NK Pro analysts expect?

A third Trump-Kim meeting: what do NK Pro analysts expect?

NK Pro analysts share their expectations of a possible Sunday meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un

A third Trump-Kim meeting: what do NK Pro analysts expect?
NK News
NK News June 29, 2019
Trump’s DMZ summit offer “interesting,” but no official invitation received: Choe

Trump’s DMZ summit offer “interesting,” but no official invitation received: Choe

North Korean first vice foreign minister Choe says meeting would be “meaningful”

Trump’s DMZ summit offer “interesting,” but no official invitation received: Choe
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s likely official portrait featured again at new event marking chairmanship

Kim Jong Un’s likely official portrait featured again at new event marking chairmanship

First-of-its-kind event may also signal nature of changes to State Affairs Commission made in April

Kim Jong Un’s likely official portrait featured again at new event marking chairmanship
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 28, 2019
What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend

What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend

An upcoming visit to South Korea offers the President an opportunity to send a message to Pyongyang

What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin June 26, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

Trump last Friday renewed “national emergency” authorizing sanctions for one year

North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2019
Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
NK PRO

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?

Conditions could be ripe for renewed U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2019
Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Kim Chaek University of Technology latest to receive sci-tech development center

Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2019
North Korea recently promoted Kim Yo Jong, South Korean spy service says

North Korea recently promoted Kim Yo Jong, South Korean spy service says

Senior negotiator Kim Yong Chol also reported demoted as foreign ministry's stature rises: NIS

North Korea recently promoted Kim Yo Jong, South Korean spy service says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 25, 2019