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Pompeo in Pyongyang to “fill in some details” on denuclearization

Pompeo in Pyongyang to “fill in some details” on denuclearization

Secretary of State set to meet Kim Jong Un later in the day

Pompeo in Pyongyang to “fill in some details” on denuclearization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2018
As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?
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As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?

Seoul is optimistic, but major hurdles - from sanctions to logistics - loom large

As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2018
North Korean media condemns U.S. for raising human rights issue

North Korean media condemns U.S. for raising human rights issue

Editorials mark first anti-American commentary in state-linked outlets since Singapore summit

North Korean media condemns U.S. for raising human rights issue
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out

The last two months saw a whirlwind of diplomatic engagements

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 5, 2018
Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Visit will be Secretary of State’s third to North Korea this year

Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2018
The Trump administration and CVID: a brief history
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The Trump administration and CVID: a brief history

Where "complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization" came from - and where it goes next

The Trump administration and CVID: a brief history
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 4, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 4, 2018
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key insights from the diplomat defector

Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key insights from the diplomat defector

The former deputy ambassador to the UK's book is a treasure trove for any DPRK watcher

Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key insights from the diplomat defector
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 4, 2018
Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry

Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry

Radar systems purchase comes as Tokyo relaxes missile alert level at sea

Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 4, 2018
After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?

After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?

Pyongyang's openness to DPRK-Russia-ROK cooperation could speak to its broader intentions

After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 2, 2018