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Kim Jong Un received expanded U.S. definition of “denuclearization”: Bolton

Kim Jong Un received expanded U.S. definition of “denuclearization”: Bolton

Definition provided in English and Korean, including chemical/biological programs, missiles

Kim Jong Un received expanded U.S. definition of “denuclearization”: Bolton
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2019
No sanctions exemptions for inter-Korean projects in the works: State Department

No sanctions exemptions for inter-Korean projects in the works: State Department

U.S. rejects “incremental approach,” calls for North Korea to accept full denuclearization deal

No sanctions exemptions for inter-Korean projects in the works: State Department
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 7, 2019
Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister

Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister

Major economic cooperation talks in Moscow discuss new bridge, trading house plans

Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 7, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
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Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC

The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 6, 2019
North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

UN aid agencies requesting USD$120 million in 2019 to address “grim” situation

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2019
U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

Trump's top security adviser also says President willing to meet Kim Jong Un again to make a deal

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Decision taken to comply with UNSC resolutions, spokesperson says

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 5, 2019
As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

Russian ambassador to U.S. cautions against all-or-nothing approach on negotiating with Pyongyang

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
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Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit

UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal

Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2019
Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Citing sanctions, authorities confiscate hand cream and eau de toilette worth almost $2631

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 4, 2019