Human rights criticism could "pour cold water" on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media



News Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media Uriminzokkiri says continued criticism should make Pyongyang doubt Washington's "sincerity" Dagyum Ji April 30, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON UNICEF North Korean state-run media outlets on Monday cast doubt on the “sincerity” of U.S. intentions to hold dialogue and improve bilateral ties, warning criticism of the country’s human rights situation could “pour cold water” over plans for a summit. An op-ed in online outlet Uriminzokkiri – which is not accessible to DPRK citizens and is seen as “outer-track” propaganda – denounced the Trump administration for “pertinaciously clamoring about ‘North Korean human rights’ ahead of the DPRK-U.S. meeting.” Recent promises by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise the Japanese abductee issue with Kim Jong Un during their upcoming summit and the © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media

Uriminzokkiri says continued criticism should make Pyongyang doubt Washington's "sincerity"

Dagyum Ji April 30, 2018

Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media

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North Korean state-run media outlets on Monday cast doubt on the “sincerity” of U.S. intentions to hold dialogue and improve bilateral ties, warning criticism of the country’s human rights situation could “pour cold water” over plans for a summit.

An op-ed in online outlet Uriminzokkiri – which is not accessible to DPRK citizens and is seen as “outer-track” propaganda – denounced the Trump administration for “pertinaciously clamoring about ‘North Korean human rights’ ahead of the DPRK-U.S. meeting.”

Recent promises by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise the Japanese abductee issue with Kim Jong Un during their upcoming summit and the

Human rights criticism could “pour cold water” on DPRK-U.S. dialogue: state media

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