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July 18, 2019

July 18, 2019

North Korea News Podcast

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Amb. Robert Gallucci on what went wrong in Hanoi – NKNews Podcast Ep.85

Amb. Robert Gallucci on what went wrong in Hanoi - NKNews Podcast Ep.85

Former U.S. negotiator talks diplomacy, working-level talks, and the art of the North Korea deal
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16 July 2019 Last updated at 02:49

Rethinking U.S. engagement with the Korean peninsula – NKNews Podcast Ep.84

Rethinking U.S. engagement with the Korean peninsula - NKNews Podcast Ep.84

Doug Bandow talks diplomacy, pressure, and why he believes it's time for U.S. troops to leave Korea
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12 July 2019 Last updated at 02:00

How to achieve “One Free Korea” in an era of engagement – NKNews Podcast Ep.83

Joshua Stanton discusses the future of sanctions and prospects for regime change
by NK News

09 July 2019 Last updated at 03:06

North Korea-China relations and great power rivalry – NKNews Podcast Ep.82

North Korea-China relations and great power rivalry - NKNews Podcast Ep.82

Dr. Seong-hyon Lee of the Sejong Institute discusses changing attitudes towards the DPRK in Beijing
by NK News

05 July 2019 Last updated at 03:09

Making sense of a surprise DMZ summit – NKNews Podcast Ep.81

Making sense of a surprise DMZ summit – NKNews Podcast Ep.81

NK News's Seoul team discusses Kim, Trump, and a bombastic photo-op at Panmunjom
by NK News

01 July 2019 Last updated at 03:19

The Czech connection at the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.80

The Czech connection at the 1989 World Festival - NKNews Podcast Ep.80

Dr. Vladimir Hlasny talks about the International Union of Students and its role in the event
by NK News

28 June 2019 Last updated at 02:26

The role of the CTBTO in North Korea’s denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep.79

The role of the CTBTO in North Korea's denuclearization - NKNews Podcast Ep.79

Dr. Lassina Zerbo discusses arms control, denuclearization, and prospects for a grand deal
by NK News

25 June 2019 Last updated at 02:15

You had to be there: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.78

You had to be there: the 1989 World Festival - NKNews Podcast Ep.78

Tobias Kjellström and Monique Macias discuss taking part in the landmark celebration
by NK News

21 June 2019 Last updated at 09:51

Beer and business in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.77

Beer and business in North Korea - NKNews Podcast Ep.77

Daniel Tudor discusses markets, maekju, and the two Koreas
by NK News

18 June 2019 Last updated at 05:42

Rock and roll in Pyongyang: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.76

Rock and roll in Pyongyang: the 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.76

Journalist and author Bradley K. Martin discusses his experiences covering the landmark event
by NK News

13 June 2019 Last updated at 12:21

A North Korean “opening up”? The 1989 World Festival – NKNews Podcast Ep.75

Andrei Lankov discusses the DPRK's response to the 1988 Olympics in Seoul
by NK News

10 June 2019 Last updated at 01:11

How South Koreans really feel about unification – NKNews Podcast Ep.74

How South Koreans really feel about unification – NKNews Podcast Ep.74

KINU's Lee Sang-shin talks public opinion, methodology, and changing perceptions of the North
by NK News

04 June 2019 Last updated at 02:05

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea - NKNews Podcast Ep.73

The Heritage Foundation's Bruce Klingner talks arms control, sanctions, and the ROK-U.S. alliance
by NK News

27 May 2019 Last updated at 09:56

How to address North Korea’s dire humanitarian situation – NKNews Podcast Ep.72

How to address North Korea's dire humanitarian situation - NKNews Podcast Ep.72

Dr. Kee Park discusses maximum pressure, medical cooperation, and a recent trip to the DPRK
by NK News

21 May 2019 Last updated at 01:10

Moon Chung-in on economic cooperation and unification – NKNews Podcast Ep.71

Moon Chung-in on economic cooperation and unification - NKNews Podcast Ep.71

The influential Blue House advisor talks summits, sanctions, and diplomatic strategy
by NK News

13 May 2019 Last updated at 07:49

What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70

What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70

The NK News Seoul team discusses the DPRK's new rocket and prospects for diplomacy going forward
by NK News

06 May 2019 Last updated at 08:43

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea's

Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon
by NK News

29 April 2019 Last updated at 12:59

How to read the North Korean media – NKNews Podcast Ep.68

How to read the North Korean media - NKNews Podcast Ep.68

NK Pro's Minyoung Rachel Lee discusses the subtle art of propaganda analysis
by NK News

22 April 2019 Last updated at 12:04

To Pyongyang and back again – NKNews Podcast Ep.67

To Pyongyang and back again - NKNews Podcast Ep.67

The NK News team discusses a recent trip to the DPRK and last week's leadership reshuffle
by NK News

16 April 2019 Last updated at 12:27

How inter-Korean diplomacy impacts South Korea’s military – NKNews Podcast Ep.66

How inter-Korean diplomacy impacts South Korea's military – NKNews Podcast Ep.66

Retired LTG Chun In-bum talks readiness, trust-building, and the end of joint military drills
by NK News

08 April 2019 Last updated at 10:23

Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65

Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea - NKNews Podcast Ep.65

Michael Hay discusses his time running a law firm in Pyongyang — and prospects for the future
by NK News

01 April 2019 Last updated at 11:59

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