Foreign Relations
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How North Korean media responds to rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Past cases show DPRK media does not respond to international speculation, but is able to report genuine health issues
North Korea may give up some “essential” nuclear weapons: intelligence nominee
DPRK nuclear threat "cannot be overstated," Director of National Intelligence nominee John L. Ratcliffe says
North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure
South Korean NGO granted UN sanctions exemption for aid work in North Korea
Greentree International set to send 80 types of items required for work with disabled in DPRK
North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause
Russian ambassador and top DPRK diplomat Ri Son Gwon meet in Pyongyang, discuss bilateral ties
To break the deadlock with North Korea, the U.S. must engage Russia and China
While neither Beijing nor Moscow want a nuclear North Korea, they are wary of instability in the DPRK from U.S. pressure
North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea
Arirang Meari website accuses conservative outlets of "manipulating public opinion," spreading misinformation
“Kim Il Sung’s Children” – NKNews Podcast Ep.127
Filmmaker Young Kim discusses his documentary about North Korean orphans sent to Eastern Europe during the Korean War
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30
Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says
Secretary of State declines to comment on North Korean leader's health or recent whereabouts, however