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Prisoner number 429: Kim Dong-chul’s three-year detention in North Korea

Prisoner number 429: Kim Dong-chul’s three-year detention in North Korea

Former detainee details how he went from businessman to spying for the U.S. and South Korea

Prisoner number 429: Kim Dong-chul’s three-year detention in North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 29, 2019
Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work

Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work

The DPRK's private sector-dominated industries must be the first to see restrictions lifted

Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 28, 2019
North Korea releases detained Russian, South Korean fishermen: embassy

North Korea releases detained Russian, South Korean fishermen: embassy

Crew departed for ROK on Saturday night, Russian mission in Pyongyang says

North Korea releases detained Russian, South Korean fishermen: embassy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 27, 2019
Russian diplomats hold second meeting with ship crew detained in North Korea

Russian diplomats hold second meeting with ship crew detained in North Korea

“Xiang Hai Lin 8” fishing vessel has been held in DPRK since July 17

Russian diplomats hold second meeting with ship crew detained in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 27, 2019
North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
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North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways

Language in state media suggests Pyongyang may continue to engage in high-profile shows-of-force

North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 26, 2019
North Korea’s July 25 test: new insights into the KN-23
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North Korea’s July 25 test: new insights into the KN-23

Evidence suggests a greater role for the new missile than simply that of a conventional weapons delivery platform

North Korea’s July 25 test: new insights into the KN-23
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 26, 2019
Pompeo upbeat on prospects for talks with North Korea, despite Thursday’s test

Pompeo upbeat on prospects for talks with North Korea, despite Thursday’s test

Pyongyang likely seeking to build "leverage" ahead of negotiations, Secretary of State says

Pompeo upbeat on prospects for talks with North Korea, despite Thursday’s test
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 25, 2019
North Korea tested new “guided weapon” in warning to South, state media says

North Korea tested new “guided weapon” in warning to South, state media says

DPRK leader says Seoul carrying out "suicidal acts" through joint drills, stealth fighter deployment

North Korea tested new “guided weapon” in warning to South, state media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 25, 2019
Washington urges North Korea to refrain from further missile tests

Washington urges North Korea to refrain from further missile tests

U.S. State Department says it wants to continue working-level negotiations

Washington urges North Korea to refrain from further missile tests
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 25, 2019
Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
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Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context

Thursday's missile test is part of a broader shift towards a hardening stance

Putting North Korea’s post-Panmunjom meeting actions into context
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 25, 2019