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DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

Joint statement urges citizens to reject the "cunning moves of outsiders"

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

Washington reportedly demanding Seoul pay USD$1 billion under new agreement

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 23, 2019
South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea

South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea

342.9 tons of petroleum products were exported to North Korea last year, data reveals

South Korea, breaching UN rules, failed to report oil shipments to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 22, 2019
DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening

DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening

Uriminzokkiri accuses ROK of "sponging off a foreign power" in seeking sanctions exemptions

DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 21, 2019
Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense

An increase in spending on the part of Seoul could allay fears of an alliance decoupling

Why it’s time for South Korea to take more responsibility for its defense
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy January 20, 2019
Number of North Korean defections to South rose in 2018: MOU

Number of North Korean defections to South rose in 2018: MOU

Following significant drop in 2017, 1137 escapees reached the ROK last year

Number of North Korean defections to South rose in 2018: MOU
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 16, 2019
DPRK official welcomes planned visit of S.Korean business group to Kaesong

DPRK official welcomes planned visit of S.Korean business group to Kaesong

Comments come as South Korean FM reiterates fate of KIC depends on U.S.-led sanctions

DPRK official welcomes planned visit of S.Korean business group to Kaesong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 16, 2019
Anti-U.S. military theme featured in new North Korean propaganda poster

Anti-U.S. military theme featured in new North Korean propaganda poster

Unification also major theme in new series as slogans reflect Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Address

Anti-U.S. military theme featured in new North Korean propaganda poster
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2019
North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says

North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says

Seoul may seek to hold next inter-Korean summit following upcoming Kim-Trump meeting, Moon hints

North Korean economy presents major “opportunity” for South Korea, President says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 10, 2019
North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon

North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon

ROK President expects U.S., DPRK to agree on "concrete measures" at upcoming second summit

North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 10, 2019