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Why it’s time to drop unrealistic hopes for North Korean denuclearization

Why it’s time to drop unrealistic hopes for North Korean denuclearization

The unshakable commitment to an unachievable goal is stymying any chance of actually curbing the threat from Pyongyang

Why it’s time to drop unrealistic hopes for North Korean denuclearization
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 4, 2019
Progress with DPRK “far too slow,” Pompeo says after North’s missile launch

Progress with DPRK “far too slow,” Pompeo says after North’s missile launch

Secretary of State says U.S. is still working diligently "to try and get North Korea to denuclearize"

Progress with DPRK “far too slow,” Pompeo says after North’s missile launch
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 1, 2019
International Atomic Energy Agency appoints new director general

International Atomic Energy Agency appoints new director general

Rafael Grossi to lead agency amid stalemate in DPRK nuclear negotiations, ten years after IAEA kicked out of North Korea

International Atomic Energy Agency appoints new director general
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 29, 2019
U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence

U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence

Vice President's remarks are latest signal between U.S. and North Korea amid stalled negotiations

U.S., China will work in “spirit of engagement” on DPRK denuclearization: Pence
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 24, 2019
North must take “forward-looking measures” to improve relations: South Korean FM

North must take “forward-looking measures” to improve relations: South Korean FM

Kim Jong Un's order to demolish South Korean-built facilities at Mount Kumgang shows his "frustration," says Kang

North must take “forward-looking measures” to improve relations: South Korean FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2019
After Kim’s Paektu visit, North Korea strongly hints at looming hard-line move
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After Kim’s Paektu visit, North Korea strongly hints at looming hard-line move

Follow-up media campaign following Kim Jong Un’s mountain trip hints at tough decisions looming

After Kim’s Paektu visit, North Korea strongly hints at looming hard-line move
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 18, 2019
U.S. ambassador to South Korea implies North to blame for no deal in Stockholm

U.S. ambassador to South Korea implies North to blame for no deal in Stockholm

Harry Harris’s comments come as two sides remain stuck in deadlock over sanctions relief, denuclearization

U.S. ambassador to South Korea implies North to blame for no deal in Stockholm
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 14, 2019
North Korea may reconsider trust-building steps with U.S., foreign ministry warns

North Korea may reconsider trust-building steps with U.S., foreign ministry warns

DPRK MFA hints at end to ICBM, nuclear test moratorium in response to UNSC meeting

North Korea may reconsider trust-building steps with U.S., foreign ministry warns
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 10, 2019
In the wake of failed talks with North Korea, it’s time to change tack

In the wake of failed talks with North Korea, it’s time to change tack

Moving away from pie in the sky hopes of CVID may be the only way to secure an effective deal

In the wake of failed talks with North Korea, it’s time to change tack
Dan DePetris
Dan DePetris October 9, 2019
Top South Korean nuclear envoy arrives in Washington to meet with Biegun

Top South Korean nuclear envoy arrives in Washington to meet with Biegun

Allies expected to discuss next steps after Stockholm talks ended without a deal

Top South Korean nuclear envoy arrives in Washington to meet with Biegun
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 7, 2019