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The Hanoi summit: experts react

The Hanoi summit: experts react

DPRK watchers weigh in on the second Trump-Kim meeting summit and the apparent impasse in Hanoi

The Hanoi summit: experts react
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 28, 2019
U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

State media highlights denuclearization goal, says two sides will "continue productive dialogues"

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2019
North Korean FM says Pyongyang asked for “partial” sanctions relief

North Korean FM says Pyongyang asked for “partial” sanctions relief

Ri Yong Ho says North Korean proposal "will never be changed"

North Korean FM says Pyongyang asked for “partial” sanctions relief
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 28, 2019
The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?

The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?

Relations have improved since Singapore, but real progress may hinge on the two leaders

The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
North Korea committed to dismantling uranium, plutonium facilities: White House

North Korea committed to dismantling uranium, plutonium facilities: White House

U.S. prepared to "mobilize investment, improve infrastructure, enhance food security, and more"

North Korea committed to dismantling uranium, plutonium facilities: White House
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 22, 2019
Trump withholding information on North Korea, congressmen claim

Trump withholding information on North Korea, congressmen claim

Chairmen raise concerns about "disconnect" between intel community and administration on DPRK

Trump withholding information on North Korea, congressmen claim
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 21, 2019
A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?
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A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?

While a useful gesture, a joint statement is unlikely to give the U.S. the keys to Yongbyon

A DPRK-U.S. end of war declaration: what impact on the denuclearization process?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda February 14, 2019
No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams

No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams

Sanctioned ship-to-ship transfers of oil products also continue, some in Chinese territorial waters

No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 12, 2019
S. Korea scraps plans for new strategic command to counter N. Korean WMD threats

S. Korea scraps plans for new strategic command to counter N. Korean WMD threats

Seoul denies link to warming inter-Korean ties, says move will ensure "efficiency" of policy

S. Korea scraps plans for new strategic command to counter N. Korean WMD threats
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 12, 2019
Reported Russian offer to build power plant in DPRK is “fiction,” says ambassador

Reported Russian offer to build power plant in DPRK is “fiction,” says ambassador

Comments follow North Korean-Russian talks in Moscow on Tuesday

Reported Russian offer to build power plant in DPRK is “fiction,” says ambassador
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2019