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Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Visit will be Secretary of State’s third to North Korea this year

Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2018
Turkey, N. Korea begin negotiations over Turkish soldier remains

Turkey, N. Korea begin negotiations over Turkish soldier remains

Talks followed Turkish ROK Ambassador's early June trip to Pyongyang

Turkey, N. Korea begin negotiations over Turkish soldier remains
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2018
Anti-U.S. rhetoric missing from DPRK’s Korean War anniversary coverage

Anti-U.S. rhetoric missing from DPRK’s Korean War anniversary coverage

Further signs of shift in North Korean propaganda narrative ahead of continuing U.S.-DPRK talks

Anti-U.S. rhetoric missing from DPRK’s Korean War anniversary coverage
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2018
A “new chapter” for Sino-DPRK relations?
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A “new chapter” for Sino-DPRK relations?

After the N. Korea-U.S. summit and Kim’s third visit, China’s position may not be as strong as it looks

A “new chapter” for Sino-DPRK relations?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka June 22, 2018
Kim, Xi discuss “strategic and tactical cooperation” in Beijing: KCNA

Kim, Xi discuss “strategic and tactical cooperation” in Beijing: KCNA

In third visit to Beijing this year, DPRK leader also tours science and research facilities

Kim, Xi discuss “strategic and tactical cooperation” in Beijing: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 20, 2018
Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, Sino-DPRK relations at Beijing summit: KCNA

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, Sino-DPRK relations at Beijing summit: KCNA

Third meeting this year also saw leaders share views on last week's DPRK-U.S. summit

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, Sino-DPRK relations at Beijing summit: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2018
Ri Sol Ju as a North Korean celebrity? Be careful what you wish for

Ri Sol Ju as a North Korean celebrity? Be careful what you wish for

History suggests regular DPRK citizens likely resent their increasingly prominent first lady

Ri Sol Ju as a North Korean celebrity? Be careful what you wish for
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 18, 2018
Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary

Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary

A 42-minute-long documentary gave viewers an unprecedented glimpse of Singapore's development

Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2018
No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists

No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists

In Seoul, Secretary of State seeks to clarify President Trump's Wednesday comments

No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2018
Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

North Koreans offered economic prosperity in Trumpian fashion, but message may have been lost on Kim

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2018