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The looming deadline in nuclear talks: Kim’s three options before the year’s end

The looming deadline in nuclear talks: Kim’s three options before the year’s end

The DPRK leader wants a deal with the U.S., but he can fall back on Russia, China, and "Juche" should efforts fail

The looming deadline in nuclear talks: Kim’s three options before the year’s end
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek November 29, 2019
Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”
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Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”

An article in an influential pro-DPRK organ hailed the "success" of an October launch, hinted at further tests to come

Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee November 28, 2019
Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper

Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper

U.S. Defense Secretary also says alliance with Seoul is "getting better and better"

Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 21, 2019
Window “still open” for a deal with North Korea, Biegun tells U.S. Senators

Window “still open” for a deal with North Korea, Biegun tells U.S. Senators

Top envoy to DPRK says his promotion to Deputy Secretary of State will bring "higher stature" to the issue

Window “still open” for a deal with North Korea, Biegun tells U.S. Senators
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 20, 2019
North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy

North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy

Statement from DPRK nuclear negotiator Kim Myong Gil rejects peace document, liaison office as bargaining chips

North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 14, 2019
North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo

North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo

Pro-Pyongyang outlet urges Washington to make a "wise choice," says new systems can strike U.S. bases in South

North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 13, 2019
North Korean event on building “Space Power” held in Pyongyang this week: KCNA

North Korean event on building “Space Power” held in Pyongyang this week: KCNA

Symposium on Space Science and Technology held annually since 2014, but was not mentioned last year amid talks with U.S.

North Korean event on building “Space Power” held in Pyongyang this week: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 13, 2019
North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA

North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA

In response, DPRK "categorically rejects" the IAEA report and accuses the organization of bias

North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 11, 2019
At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”

At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”

Moscow's hopes of creating a forum for multilateral dialogue on DPRK issues may have been stalled, at least for now

At Moscow conference, slim progress on North Korea’s “window of opportunity”
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna November 10, 2019
Divided Congress can have bipartisan “unity” on North Korea, congresswoman says

Divided Congress can have bipartisan “unity” on North Korea, congresswoman says

Leader of Asian Pacific American caucus tells NK News that diplomacy with DPRK is good, but not if it’s “just for show”

Divided Congress can have bipartisan “unity” on North Korea, congresswoman says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 8, 2019