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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
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in April: the inter-Korean summit dominates headlines
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in April: the inter-Korean summit dominates headlines

The month saw diplomatic niceties continue and a rare policy shift from the ruling party

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in April: the inter-Korean summit dominates headlines
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 11, 2018
How the North is run: local government
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How the North is run: local government

Far from Pyongyang, the party wields substantial influence through People's Groups

How the North is run: local government
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 8, 2018
Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit

Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit

U.S. President also denied reports that he is considering reducing troops in South Korea

Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2018
Kim Jong Un meets Chinese FM, reiterates goal of denuclearization

Kim Jong Un meets Chinese FM, reiterates goal of denuclearization

Wang follows up on Beijing summit, seeks to further economic and bilateral ties with DPRK

Kim Jong Un meets Chinese FM, reiterates goal of denuclearization
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 3, 2018
Give Kim an offer he can’t refuse: exchange nukes for economic modernization

Give Kim an offer he can’t refuse: exchange nukes for economic modernization

For any agreement to stand a chance, it must come with cash - and security guarantees

Give Kim an offer he can’t refuse: exchange nukes for economic modernization
Chan Young Bang
Chan Young Bang April 30, 2018