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Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea

Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea

While the U.S. condemns Russia as a key lifeline for Pyongyang, Seoul is making friends

Why Moscow and Seoul increasingly agree on North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna March 8, 2018
Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Experts weigh in on Pyongyang's reported comments regarding U.S.-DPRK dialogue, denuclearization

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne March 6, 2018
A third North-South summit: what might it achieve?
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A third North-South summit: what might it achieve?

Past Korean false dawns counsel against excess optimism, and window of opportunity may not last long

A third North-South summit: what might it achieve?
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter March 6, 2018
North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
NK PRO

North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years

Trend continues downward spiral as UN sanctions appear to take effect

North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 5, 2018
China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
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China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January

Though trade was reduced from December presanctions levels

China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 1, 2018
Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal
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Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal

Redevelopment follows reported acquisition last year by Kyonghung Guidance Bureau

Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 28, 2018
Maximum pressure will not convince N. Korea to denuclearize: NSO advisor

Maximum pressure will not convince N. Korea to denuclearize: NSO advisor

In a new book, Professor Kim Yeon-chul shares his assessment of 70 years of inter-Korean dialogue

Maximum pressure will not convince N. Korea to denuclearize: NSO advisor
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 27, 2018
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
NK PRO

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January

Evidence of unrecorded oil trades, however, continues to mount

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 26, 2018
New Treasury measures: maritime interdictions and the diplomatic off ramp

New Treasury measures: maritime interdictions and the diplomatic off ramp

Friday's sanctions up the pressure on the DPRK, but enforcement remains the perpetual challenge

New Treasury measures: maritime interdictions and the diplomatic off ramp
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard February 25, 2018
UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations
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UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations

Sanctions committee gives green light for transfer to support country team operations inside DPRK

UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 23, 2018