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Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Decision taken to comply with UNSC resolutions, spokesperson says

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 5, 2019
As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

Russian ambassador to U.S. cautions against all-or-nothing approach on negotiating with Pyongyang

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
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Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit

UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal

Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2019
Seoul to promote 1.5-track dialogue in bid to restart N. Korea-U.S. nuclear talks

Seoul to promote 1.5-track dialogue in bid to restart N. Korea-U.S. nuclear talks

Two Koreas also set to hold military talks this month, defense minister says

Seoul to promote 1.5-track dialogue in bid to restart N. Korea-U.S. nuclear talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 4, 2019
How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
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How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit

The Rodong highlighted how much people missed the leader — and put a positive spin on the outcome

How North Korea’s highest-circulation newspaper covered the Hanoi summit
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy March 4, 2019
Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Citing sanctions, authorities confiscate hand cream and eau de toilette worth almost $2631

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 4, 2019
U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi not a failure, Bolton insists

U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi not a failure, Bolton insists

Trump's national security advisor says North Korea still producing nuclear material

U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi not a failure, Bolton insists
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 3, 2019
Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi

Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi

Fresh from failure in Vietnam, the North Korean leader can take comfort in warming Sino-DPRK ties

Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart March 3, 2019
South Korea, U.S. to end annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military drills

South Korea, U.S. to end annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military drills

Move intended to support diplomacy with North Korea, Seoul's defense ministry says

South Korea, U.S. to end annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military drills
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 2, 2019
Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

DPRK leader has also invited Vietnamese leader to Pyongyang, President’s office says

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019