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DPRK avoids anti-U.S. rhetoric, praises ties with China on armistice anniversary

DPRK avoids anti-U.S. rhetoric, praises ties with China on armistice anniversary

North Korean media casts softer tone in Korean War anniversary coverage

DPRK avoids anti-U.S. rhetoric, praises ties with China on armistice anniversary
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 27, 2018
The rocky history of recovering POW/MIA remains from North Korea

The rocky history of recovering POW/MIA remains from North Korea

Efforts to repatriate some 5300 fallen servicemen from the DPRK have been marred by false starts

The rocky history of recovering POW/MIA remains from North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2018
North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command

North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command

General Vincent Brooks hails "successful mission" following handover at DPRK's Wonsan airport

North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2018
Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Tuesday: MND

Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Tuesday: MND

Meeting will be second of its kind this year, take place on Southern side of Panmunjom

Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Tuesday: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 26, 2018
N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

Repatriation reportedly set to take place at DPRK's Kalma Airport on Friday morning

N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2018
North Korea “dismantling” the Sohae satellite launch site: what to make of the reports
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North Korea “dismantling” the Sohae satellite launch site: what to make of the reports

Overinterpreting Pyongyang's actions and intentions remains perilous

North Korea “dismantling” the Sohae satellite launch site: what to make of the reports
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 24, 2018
Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND

Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND

ROK military says it will maintain its "core capabilities" against threat from Pyongyang, however

Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 24, 2018
How the North is run: the secret police
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How the North is run: the secret police

The DPRK's state security is the cornerstone of the Kim family's power - but life at the top is a dangerous game

How the North is run: the secret police
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 24, 2018
Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

"Hercules" aircraft facilitated crew change for Pompeo's State Department mission, source says

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 24, 2018
First images of newly-built North Korean warship published by state media

First images of newly-built North Korean warship published by state media

Kim Jong Un boarded recently-built vessel during field visit to Chongjin Shipyard

First images of newly-built North Korean warship published by state media
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 19, 2018