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Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang

Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang

Economic and safety concerns could deter visitors, even if the President manages to strike a deal with the North

Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee January 22, 2020
With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn

With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn

Ri Son Gwon, with his reputation for bluster, may be the ideal DPRK diplomat if tensions rise in the coming year

With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 21, 2020
Keeping the peace at the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep.111
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Keeping the peace at the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep.111

Swiss Major General Patrick Gauchat discusses neutral actors on the peninsula and their importance going forward

Keeping the peace at the DMZ – NKNews Podcast Ep.111
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 21, 2020
U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says

U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says

Statement follows Harry Harris's insistence that any South Korean travel to the North may require ROK-U.S. consultation

U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 17, 2020
U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020
Could South Koreans realistically go on “independent” tours of North Korea?

Could South Koreans realistically go on “independent” tours of North Korea?

Tourism industry insiders say if appetite emerges on North Korean side, necessary changes would be relatively limited

Could South Koreans realistically go on “independent” tours of North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020
South Korea could seek sanctions waivers for joint projects with the North: Kang

South Korea could seek sanctions waivers for joint projects with the North: Kang

Comments come as Seoul seeks "independent" ways to restart North-South cooperation

South Korea could seek sanctions waivers for joint projects with the North: Kang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 15, 2020
South Korean chief envoy heads to U.S. in bid to reboot talks with North Korea

South Korean chief envoy heads to U.S. in bid to reboot talks with North Korea

ROK, U.S. officials to explore ways to "overcome the current situation," Lee Do-hoon says

South Korean chief envoy heads to U.S. in bid to reboot talks with North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 14, 2020
Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists

Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists

At new year's press conference, Moon Jae-in reiterates hopes for renewed inter-Korean tourism in 2020

Door still open for dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President insists
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 14, 2020
Top U.S., South Korean envoys to talk North Korea in Washington this week

Top U.S., South Korean envoys to talk North Korea in Washington this week

Meeting between Stephen Biegun and Lee Do-hoon comes as North rejects overtures from both countries

Top U.S., South Korean envoys to talk North Korea in Washington this week
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 14, 2020