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Why, with John Bolton gone, U.S. diplomacy can move more freely — and recklessly

Why, with John Bolton gone, U.S. diplomacy can move more freely — and recklessly

The hawkish advisor had long limited President Trump's more adventurous approach to North Korea

Why, with John Bolton gone, U.S. diplomacy can move more freely — and recklessly
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 25, 2019
Moon, Trump discuss plans for “substantive” results at upcoming DPRK-U.S. talks

Moon, Trump discuss plans for “substantive” results at upcoming DPRK-U.S. talks

At ninth summit, two leaders affirm hopes for a "bright future" for North Korea

Moon, Trump discuss plans for “substantive” results at upcoming DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 24, 2019
North Korean media slams U.S. “tyranny” ahead of Moon-Trump summit in New York

North Korean media slams U.S. “tyranny” ahead of Moon-Trump summit in New York

Online outlet condemns Washington for continued interference in inter-Korean affairs

North Korean media slams U.S. “tyranny” ahead of Moon-Trump summit in New York
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 23, 2019
If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?

If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?

Contrary to some American claims, a regional arms build-up appears unlikely

If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 23, 2019
North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

Seoul holds ceremony marking first anniversary of Pyongyang summit, but Pyongyang remains silent

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2019
How the two Koreas went from Pyongyang summitry to missile tests and acrimony

How the two Koreas went from Pyongyang summitry to missile tests and acrimony

One year since a landmark meeting in the DPRK capital, little progress appears to have been made

How the two Koreas went from Pyongyang summitry to missile tests and acrimony
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2019
Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
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Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea

Trade in graphite with DPRK could risk sanctions designation from U.S. Treasury Department

Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2019
North Korea has “sovereign right to defend itself”: Pompeo

North Korea has “sovereign right to defend itself”: Pompeo

But nuclear weapons "don’t provide the security that the North Koreans believe they do" Pompeo adds

North Korea has “sovereign right to defend itself”: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2019
A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media
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A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media

Unusual emphasis of defense industry suggests DPRK may go back to simultaneous defense-economic development

A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee September 6, 2019
N. Korea’s expectations for nuclear talks with the U.S. fading, says top official

N. Korea’s expectations for nuclear talks with the U.S. fading, says top official

Pompeo's recent remarks make it "more difficult" to hold DPRK-U.S. negotiations, Choe added

N. Korea’s expectations for nuclear talks with the U.S. fading, says top official
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 31, 2019