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Two Koreas kick off first general-level military talks in over ten years: MND

Two Koreas kick off first general-level military talks in over ten years: MND

Pyongyang, Seoul set to discuss "the danger of war," among other things

Two Koreas kick off first general-level military talks in over ten years: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 13, 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
Large police presence assembled in Dandong for possible VIP visitor: sources

Large police presence assembled in Dandong for possible VIP visitor: sources

Source suggests activity could be linked to VIP North Korea-related visit

Large police presence assembled in Dandong for possible VIP visitor: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2018
Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Announcement is not the first time Khartoum has claimed to have cut ties with Pyongyang, however

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2018
South Korea, U.S. to refrain from publicizing future joint military drills: MND

South Korea, U.S. to refrain from publicizing future joint military drills: MND

No plan to scale down or cancel exercises, spokesperson insists

South Korea, U.S. to refrain from publicizing future joint military drills: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 4, 2018
Joint military drills must end if U.S. “sincerely” wants talks: N. Korean media

Joint military drills must end if U.S. “sincerely” wants talks: N. Korean media

DPRK will remain skeptical of regime security guarantees while exercises ongoing, Rodong says

Joint military drills must end if U.S. “sincerely” wants talks: N. Korean media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 28, 2018
Trump says U.S. military is “ready if necessary” after withdrawing from summit

Trump says U.S. military is “ready if necessary” after withdrawing from summit

But U.S. president leaves door open for summit to take place at a later time

Trump says U.S. military is “ready if necessary” after withdrawing from summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 24, 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
No plans to scale back joint military drills: Pentagon

No plans to scale back joint military drills: Pentagon

Pentagon spokesperson says no conversation about changing the scope of the drills

No plans to scale back joint military drills: Pentagon
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 17, 2018
South Korea to remove MDL propaganda loudspeakers on Tuesday: defense ministry

South Korea to remove MDL propaganda loudspeakers on Tuesday: defense ministry

ROK says move is essential for "building military trust"

South Korea to remove MDL propaganda loudspeakers on Tuesday: defense ministry
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 29, 2018