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North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 22-December 31 period

North Korea in December 2018: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chloe Joo January 4, 2019
Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Talking points also suggest demands shifting to focus specifically on "threat" to U.S.

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 4, 2019
How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019

Washington must show greater flexibility - and be prepared to offer "complementary measures"

How the U.S. can break the diplomatic impasse with North Korea in 2019
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard January 3, 2019
UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week

Tomás Ojea Quintana set to meet with government officials, recent escapees during five-day trip

UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean human rights to visit Seoul next week
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS

Jo Song Gil previously reported to have fled embassy, "claimed asylum" in Rome

Senior North Korean diplomat in Italy missing, believed to have defected: NIS
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 3, 2019
In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

Improved North-South relations are beneficial for Washington, Rodong Sinmun claims

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 3, 2019
Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Next U.S.-North Korea summit yet to be organized, U.S. President tells cabinet meeting

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 2, 2019
DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation

DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation

Michael Spavor listed online on Facebook, Instagram, and Viber in weeks following his detention

DPRK consultant’s social media activity hints at invasive Chinese interrogation
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 2, 2019
Ringing in a new year in North Korea – NK News Podcast ep.52
Podcast

Ringing in a new year in North Korea – NK News Podcast ep.52

The NK News Seoul team discuss Kim's speech, a NYE party in Pyongyang, and what to expect in 2019

Ringing in a new year in North Korea – NK News Podcast ep.52
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 2, 2019
Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same

Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same

The North Korean leader knows that stalling for time remains his best option

Why Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech opted for more of the same
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 2, 2019