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The movement to return the Japanese wives of Zainichi repatriates from N. Korea
Letters sent to Japan revealing the reality of life in the DPRK sparked demands abroad for the wives to be brought home
Free of the impeachment saga, can Trump kick-start diplomacy with North Korea?
The President may wish to resume talks with Kim, but the U.S. must be more realistic about what it can actually achieve
Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report
Panel members make eleventh-hour progress to deliver draft to 1718 Committee
China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
After delay, Beijing reported remainder of its September-December oil export data to UN Security Council
In Washington DC, top policymakers have lost interest in North Korea
Trump and his allies appear increasingly willing to let the status quo prevail — at least for now
North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia
Previous ambassador left Moscow last summer, as Sin Hong Chol enters role with long history of experience with Russia
North Korea will not send vice foreign minister to upcoming Munich conference
Current coronavirus prevention measures by DPRK state preventing Kim Son Gyong from attending, NK News understands
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"
North Korea is an “illegal nuclear power,” IAEA chief insists
IAEA Director General Grossi said DPRK will present an "enormous challenge" if agency is allowed back in the country
North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien
National Security Advisor says Beijing must work with U.S. to push North Korea toward denuclearization