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Trump nominates Admiral Harry Harris for Ambassador to South Korea

Trump nominates Admiral Harry Harris for Ambassador to South Korea

Posting comes just weeks before the proposed summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un

Trump nominates Admiral Harry Harris for Ambassador to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 18, 2018
Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please

Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please

The President must make it clear that now is not the time for mixed messaging

Trump’s North Korea road trip: no backseat drivers please
Frank Jannuzi | Keith Luse May 18, 2018
The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy
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The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy

As Pyongyang's relations with the outside world improve, Beijing leverages its traditional ties

The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 18, 2018
North Korea plays hardball? – NKNews Podcast ep.19
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North Korea plays hardball? – NKNews Podcast ep.19

The NK News team discusses U.S.-ROK war games, nuke dismantlement, and a new resort in Wonsan

North Korea plays hardball? – NKNews Podcast ep.19
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 17, 2018
N. Korea to get protections if deal reached, could be “decimated” if not: Trump

N. Korea to get protections if deal reached, could be “decimated” if not: Trump

President suggests military intervention "most likely" if agreement not reached

N. Korea to get protections if deal reached, could be “decimated” if not: Trump
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 17, 2018
No plans to scale back joint military drills: Pentagon

No plans to scale back joint military drills: Pentagon

Pentagon spokesperson says no conversation about changing the scope of the drills

No plans to scale back joint military drills: Pentagon
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 17, 2018
In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

Internal-track propaganda takes a less aggressive tone in recent months, photos show

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 17, 2018
What to make of North Korea’s threats to cancel the Singapore summit
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What to make of North Korea’s threats to cancel the Singapore summit

While it appears more likely than not that the Kim-Trump will go ahead, the DPRK is making clear negotiations won't be easy

What to make of North Korea’s threats to cancel the Singapore summit
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy May 17, 2018
U.S. should be “more considerate” of North Korean complaints: ROK official

U.S. should be “more considerate” of North Korean complaints: ROK official

"Mutual respect" must be developed ahead of upcoming summit, Blue House says

U.S. should be “more considerate” of North Korean complaints: ROK official
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 17, 2018
Thunderclouds over the honeymoon: Kim, Xi, and the looming Trump summit

Thunderclouds over the honeymoon: Kim, Xi, and the looming Trump summit

The Sino-DPRK relationship is better than it has been in years, but there are roadblocks ahead

Thunderclouds over the honeymoon: Kim, Xi, and the looming Trump summit
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart May 16, 2018