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What life is really like as a foreigner living in Pyongyang

What life is really like as a foreigner living in Pyongyang

A former diplomat in the DPRK discusses the realities and common misconceptions through their own personal experiences

What life is really like as a foreigner living in Pyongyang
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee November 13, 2019
North Korea slams U.S. “betrayal” over joint drills, warns time running out

North Korea slams U.S. “betrayal” over joint drills, warns time running out

State Affairs Commission spokesman warns that "countermeasures" to joint exercises could soon be taken

North Korea slams U.S. “betrayal” over joint drills, warns time running out
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 13, 2019
North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo

North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo

Pro-Pyongyang outlet urges Washington to make a "wise choice," says new systems can strike U.S. bases in South

North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 13, 2019
North Korean event on building “Space Power” held in Pyongyang this week: KCNA

North Korean event on building “Space Power” held in Pyongyang this week: KCNA

Symposium on Space Science and Technology held annually since 2014, but was not mentioned last year amid talks with U.S.

North Korean event on building “Space Power” held in Pyongyang this week: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 13, 2019
South Korean unification minister to visit Washington DC next week

South Korean unification minister to visit Washington DC next week

Minister's first official visit to U.S. comes amid tensions between Washington, Seoul, and Pyongyang

South Korean unification minister to visit Washington DC next week
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 12, 2019
In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit
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In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit

Ongoing Mount Kumgang issue merits a review of North-South ties in the wake of February's failed Kim-Trump meeting

In review: inter-Korean relations, prospects for change since the Hanoi summit
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee November 12, 2019
North Korea, Chinese border province agree to boost trade, “personnel” exchanges

North Korea, Chinese border province agree to boost trade, “personnel” exchanges

Liaoning Province governor, DPRK economic minister also want to increase tourism, agriculture exchanges

North Korea, Chinese border province agree to boost trade, “personnel” exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 12, 2019
No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says

No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says

Commentary comes as U.S. army chief says Americans question troop deployment in "rich and wealthy" nations

No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 12, 2019
The UN COI report on North Korea, five years later – NKNews Podcast Ep.102
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The UN COI report on North Korea, five years later – NKNews Podcast Ep.102

Michael Kirby discusses what has and hasn't changed in DPRK human rights since the landmark document in 2014

The UN COI report on North Korea, five years later – NKNews Podcast Ep.102
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 12, 2019
North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA

North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA

In response, DPRK "categorically rejects" the IAEA report and accuses the organization of bias

North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 11, 2019