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$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations

$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations

Several DPRK-run restaurants also shut down, though it's unclear for how long

$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 17, 2019
As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions

As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions

Moscow has moved to reassert its importance to the North Korea issue as DPRK-U.S. diplomacy has flagged

As North Korea’s year-end deadline looms, Russia fears a return to high tensions
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna December 17, 2019
In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
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In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN

Proposals would see DPRK receive relief from measures "related to the livelihood of the civilian population"

In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
NK Pro
NK Pro December 17, 2019
Biegun arrives in Japan as hopes of restarting talks with North Korea flounder

Biegun arrives in Japan as hopes of restarting talks with North Korea flounder

Attempts to arrange meeting with DPRK counterparts failed, South Korean media says

Biegun arrives in Japan as hopes of restarting talks with North Korea flounder
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 17, 2019
U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions

U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions

State Dept. reiterates call on DPRK to refrain from provocation, resume negotiations as Biegun trip to Seoul wraps up

U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 16, 2019
UN awards another sanctions exemption to UNICEF for work in North Korea
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UN awards another sanctions exemption to UNICEF for work in North Korea

Aid group plans to use equipment for vaccinations, maternity care, water sanitation projects in DPRK

UN awards another sanctions exemption to UNICEF for work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 16, 2019
Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020

Rising tensions do not bode well for the North Korean leader — or his people

Eight years into his rule, Kim Jong Un faces grim choices in 2020
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 16, 2019
NK Pro investigation sheds light on Air China’s N. Korea fueling arrangements

NK Pro investigation sheds light on Air China’s N. Korea fueling arrangements

Jet fuel transfers to Air China raise questions about where Pyongyang is getting supply from

NK Pro investigation sheds light on Air China’s N. Korea fueling arrangements
NK News
NK News December 16, 2019
Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
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Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines

Despite sanctions and short route distance, Air China’s 737s regularly connect to Air Koryo fuel trucks

Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer December 16, 2019
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
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Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?

Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline

Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 15, 2019