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North Korea-U.S. working-level talks likely to be in Sweden, sources indicate

North Korea-U.S. working-level talks likely to be in Sweden, sources indicate

Sweden played host to similar talks in January ahead of the Hanoi summit

North Korea-U.S. working-level talks likely to be in Sweden, sources indicate
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Dagyum Ji October 2, 2019
North Korea, U.S. set to hold working-level negotiations on Saturday: MFA

North Korea, U.S. set to hold working-level negotiations on Saturday: MFA

U.S. State Department confirms talks set to take place "this week," though location unclear

North Korea, U.S. set to hold working-level negotiations on Saturday: MFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 1, 2019
Who is Kim Myong Gil, North Korea’s new chief negotiator with the U.S.?

Who is Kim Myong Gil, North Korea’s new chief negotiator with the U.S.?

Former officials paint a picture of an "honest broker" able to play hardball if needed

Who is Kim Myong Gil, North Korea’s new chief negotiator with the U.S.?
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 26, 2019
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