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North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways
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North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways

State TV hailed the meeting as “comradely, candid, and friendly," underscored positive outcomes

North Korea’s documentary on the Kim-Xi summit: some key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 26, 2019
“Lips and teeth” on the Taedong: Chinese media coverage of the fifth Xi-Kim summit
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“Lips and teeth” on the Taedong: Chinese media coverage of the fifth Xi-Kim summit

State-run outlets sought to balance Beijing's domestic interests with its international goals

“Lips and teeth” on the Taedong: Chinese media coverage of the fifth Xi-Kim summit
John Petrushka
John Petrushka June 26, 2019
North Korea, U.S. engaging in “behind-the-scenes” talks on third summit: Moon

North Korea, U.S. engaging in “behind-the-scenes” talks on third summit: Moon

Two sides now have better "mutual understanding," South Korean President says

North Korea, U.S. engaging in “behind-the-scenes” talks on third summit: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2019
North Korean outlet condemns South for allowing visit by UN human rights envoy

North Korean outlet condemns South for allowing visit by UN human rights envoy

DPRK online outlet slams recent trip to Seoul by Tomas Ojea Quintana, "human rights racket"

North Korean outlet condemns South for allowing visit by UN human rights envoy
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

Trump last Friday renewed “national emergency” authorizing sanctions for one year

North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2019
The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets

The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets

The S. Korean President skillfully avoided war, though breaking the current impasse will not be easy

The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 25, 2019
Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
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Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?

Conditions could be ripe for renewed U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2019
How Mongolia leverages its neutrality to influence diplomacy with North Korea

How Mongolia leverages its neutrality to influence diplomacy with North Korea

Ulaanbaatar is increasingly positioning itself as a mediating force

How Mongolia leverages its neutrality to influence diplomacy with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna June 25, 2019
North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary

North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary

Rodong Sinmun issues cursory warning to U.S., though rhetoric remains "bland": analyst

North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 25, 2019
North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

Two sides also sign MOU in Pyongyang meeting agreeing to form consultatory political committee

North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2019