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Thae Yong-ho on prospects for peace and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast ep.22
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Thae Yong-ho on prospects for peace and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast ep.22

The former high-ranking DPRK diplomat shares his thoughts on Pyongyang's past, present, and future

Thae Yong-ho on prospects for peace and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast ep.22
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 3, 2018
Trump meets Kim Yong Chol at White House, says June 12 summit to go ahead

Trump meets Kim Yong Chol at White House, says June 12 summit to go ahead

President receives personal letter from Kim Jong Un, says deal may take more than one meeting

Trump meets Kim Yong Chol at White House, says June 12 summit to go ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2018
Kim Yong Chol and Mike Pompeo meet in New York for talks

Kim Yong Chol and Mike Pompeo meet in New York for talks

North Korean, U.S. officials hold working dinner ahead of full day of meetings

Kim Yong Chol and Mike Pompeo meet in New York for talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2018
Abe, Trump agree to meet ahead of U.S.-North Korea summit: White House

Abe, Trump agree to meet ahead of U.S.-North Korea summit: White House

In Monday phone call, leaders reiterate calls for "complete dismantlement" of DPRK's nuke program

Abe, Trump agree to meet ahead of U.S.-North Korea summit: White House
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2018
Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?

The current U.S. ambassador to the Philippines has extensive experience dealing with DPRK officials

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2018
What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit
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What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit

The Saturday meeting saw the two leaders attempt to make up for lost diplomatic momentum

What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 27, 2018
Shinzo Abe “supports” Trump decision to cancel DPRK-U.S. summit: Kyodo

Shinzo Abe “supports” Trump decision to cancel DPRK-U.S. summit: Kyodo

International reaction to surprise cancellation more mixed, however

Shinzo Abe “supports” Trump decision to cancel DPRK-U.S. summit: Kyodo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 25, 2018
DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price

DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price

Sources say 100 euro "donation" now streamlining process

DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2018
Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please

Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please

The President must make it clear that now is not the time for mixed messaging

Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please
Frank Jannuzi | Keith Luse May 18, 2018
N. Korean ruling party agrees to strengthen military, national security: KCNA

N. Korean ruling party agrees to strengthen military, national security: KCNA

Kim Jong Un urges military to "firmly safeguard" implementation of DPRK's new strategic line

N. Korean ruling party agrees to strengthen military, national security: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 17, 2018