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Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang

Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang

Economic and safety concerns could deter visitors, even if the President manages to strike a deal with the North

Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee January 22, 2020
Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end

Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end

Diplomat repeats Kim Jong Un's line that U.S. must lift its "hostile policy" against DPRK, according to Reuters

Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 21, 2020
North Korean leader’s Toyota luxury bus, multiple Lexus SUVs appear in 2019 film
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North Korean leader’s Toyota luxury bus, multiple Lexus SUVs appear in 2019 film

Customized VIP bus was used in August missile tests, while SUVs dominated domestic travel

North Korean leader’s Toyota luxury bus, multiple Lexus SUVs appear in 2019 film
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s claims of a “bumper harvest” in North Korea: what the data shows
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Kim Jong Un’s claims of a “bumper harvest” in North Korea: what the data shows

Market data indicates food prices remain low and stable, could support DPRK leadership's claims

Kim Jong Un’s claims of a “bumper harvest” in North Korea: what the data shows
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 17, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea fall again in November: UN
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea fall again in November: UN

Monthly total for November was lowest since July 2018, according to new UN data

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea fall again in November: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 16, 2020
U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020
Almost all North Korean workers have now left Russia, senior diplomat says

Almost all North Korean workers have now left Russia, senior diplomat says

Foreign ministry official says some may remain due to temporary "logistic" issues, however

Almost all North Korean workers have now left Russia, senior diplomat says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 16, 2020
China “very helpful” to U.S. in negotiations with North Korea, Trump claims

China “very helpful” to U.S. in negotiations with North Korea, Trump claims

U.S. President compares ongoing negotiations with DPRK to game of chess or poker

China “very helpful” to U.S. in negotiations with North Korea, Trump claims
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 15, 2020
South Korea could seek sanctions waivers for joint projects with the North: Kang

South Korea could seek sanctions waivers for joint projects with the North: Kang

Comments come as Seoul seeks "independent" ways to restart North-South cooperation

South Korea could seek sanctions waivers for joint projects with the North: Kang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 15, 2020
U.S. blacklists two companies for North Korean overseas labor sanctions breaches

U.S. blacklists two companies for North Korean overseas labor sanctions breaches

New Treasury designations come as China, Russia, South Korea call for various levels of sanctions relief for DPRK

U.S. blacklists two companies for North Korean overseas labor sanctions breaches
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 14, 2020