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Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists

Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists

Day trips will be possible, but overnight stays remain off-limits: source

Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists
James Pearson
James Pearson May 14, 2013
ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister

ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister

Was Kim Kyok Sik removed for raising tensions?

ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister
Michael Madden
Michael Madden May 14, 2013
Seen it all before: U.S. Army Pacific chief on provocations

Seen it all before: U.S. Army Pacific chief on provocations

The head of the U.S. Army in the Pacific wasn't surprised by the recent provocations, but said this time the situation grew "tenuous"

Seen it all before: U.S. Army Pacific chief on provocations
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams May 14, 2013
Experts gather for “Engage Korea” conference in Oxford

Experts gather for “Engage Korea” conference in Oxford

'We wanted to create a forum for experts in the field to present interdisciplinary analysis of how to engage North Korea.'

Experts gather for “Engage Korea” conference in Oxford
Sarah A. Son
Sarah A. Son May 14, 2013
U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”

U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”

Calls for dialogue contradict the aggressive message sent by military exercises, Pyongyang argues

U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”
James Pearson
James Pearson May 13, 2013
December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

Japanese newspaper says North Korea staged a "a reporting battle" with the launch

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”
Rob York
Rob York May 12, 2013
Rodman to discuss Kenneth Bae with Kim Jong Un in August

Rodman to discuss Kenneth Bae with Kim Jong Un in August

“Obama can't do s**t. I don't know why he won't go talk to him."

Rodman to discuss Kenneth Bae with Kim Jong Un in August
Nate Thayer
Nate Thayer May 11, 2013
Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”

Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”

KCNA also lists "propaganda materials" held by Bae, including National Geographic film

Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”
James Pearson
James Pearson May 10, 2013
Pyongyang traffic girl given mystery hero award

Pyongyang traffic girl given mystery hero award

Traffic warden said to protect "leader" in a "death-defying...unexpected" situation

Pyongyang traffic girl given mystery hero award
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 9, 2013
In Congress, Park calls for end to ‘vicious circle’ with North

In Congress, Park calls for end to ‘vicious circle’ with North

"A world without nuclear weapons must start on the Korean Peninsula" – Park

In Congress, Park calls for end to ‘vicious circle’ with North
Andrew Kwon
Andrew Kwon May 9, 2013