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An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?
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An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?

With a second summit looming, Pyongyang could take advantage of U.S.-ROK tensions

An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert

Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert

The Brookings Institution's Jung Pak says Trump is underprepared for complex negotiations

Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA

Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA

DPRK leader thanks U.S. President for "determination" to improve relations

Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 23, 2019
DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

Washington reportedly demanding Seoul pay USD$1 billion under new agreement

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 23, 2019
North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

DPRK's construction of "large tourist complexes" reportedly sparking interest in public security

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 23, 2019
South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea

South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea

342.9 tons of petroleum products were exported to North Korea last year, data reveals

South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 22, 2019
Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State also discusses possibility of private sector investment in the DPRK

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 22, 2019
Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert

Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert

Tufts University's Sung-Yoon Lee talks diplomacy, "fake concessions," and what the DPRK really wants

Trump may offer North Korea “premature” sanctions relief this year: expert
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 22, 2019
Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

A symbolic declaration could help to move beyond the diplomatic deadlock and build trust

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War
Abigail Stowe-Thurston
Abigail Stowe-Thurston January 21, 2019
Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up

Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up

Two sides reportedly discussed "confidence building, economic development and long-term engagement"

Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 21, 2019