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Trump says he’s received another “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

Trump says he’s received another “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

News comes as Bolton says third summit "entirely possible" in the near future

Trump says he’s received another “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2019
Bank Sputnik participated in Russian delegation to N. Korea last week: report

Bank Sputnik participated in Russian delegation to N. Korea last week: report

Sanctions exemptions previously given to Sputnik in the past for transfers to UN aid agencies

Bank Sputnik participated in Russian delegation to N. Korea last week: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2019
Kim Jong Un may pursue “Plan B” in future negotiations: ex-negotiator

Kim Jong Un may pursue “Plan B” in future negotiations: ex-negotiator

Former senior South Korean diplomat Kim Sook pessimistic about a breakthrough in the near future

Kim Jong Un may pursue “Plan B” in future negotiations: ex-negotiator
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 11, 2019
North Korean government delegation en route to Nigeria: KCNA

North Korean government delegation en route to Nigeria: KCNA

Group led by Vice Premier Ri Ryong Nam departed Saturday morning, state media reports

North Korean government delegation en route to Nigeria: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 9, 2019
Russian Far East minister in Pyongyang to discuss joint economic projects

Russian Far East minister in Pyongyang to discuss joint economic projects

Banquet held Thursday with key economic officials in attendance

Russian Far East minister in Pyongyang to discuss joint economic projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry slams recent U.S. “rogue state” designation

North Korean foreign ministry slams recent U.S. “rogue state” designation

Institute for Disarmament and Peace describes recent DoD report as "declaration of confrontation"

North Korean foreign ministry slams recent U.S. “rogue state” designation
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 5, 2019
Trump reiterates dismissal of North Korean missile tests

Trump reiterates dismissal of North Korean missile tests

U.S. president says DPRK official at the center of purge reports a "strong man"

Trump reiterates dismissal of North Korean missile tests
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2019
Chinese, North Korean central prosecutors’ offices sign agreement in Beijing

Chinese, North Korean central prosecutors’ offices sign agreement in Beijing

PRC side promotes judicial reform as two sides agree to boost cooperation

Chinese, North Korean central prosecutors’ offices sign agreement in Beijing
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2019
What is, and what isn’t, stopping South Korea from resuming tourism to the North
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What is, and what isn’t, stopping South Korea from resuming tourism to the North

While UN sanctions likely limit larger-scale cooperation, some lower-level initiatives could go ahead

What is, and what isn’t, stopping South Korea from resuming tourism to the North
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz June 5, 2019
Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Tents similar to those found along banks of Han river in Seoul beginning to emerge in Pyongyang

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2019