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Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past

Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past

Historical issues between the two countries must be resolved if the U.S. is to achieve its trilateral alliance

Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek November 7, 2019
What Presidents Moon and Trump get wrong about the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.101
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What Presidents Moon and Trump get wrong about the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.101

Former diplomat David Straub discusses why current ROK-U.S. policy towards North Korea is failing — and how to change it

What Presidents Moon and Trump get wrong about the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.101
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 5, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 4, 2019
North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
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North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities

The country's ruling party daily portrayed the latest missile launch as necessary for economic construction

North Korean media coverage of the October 31 weapons test: some oddities
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee November 1, 2019
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to South Korean President over mother’s passing

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to South Korean President over mother’s passing

Blue House not revealing who from the North delivered the message, however

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to South Korean President over mother’s passing
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2019
What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

The DPRK leader is presented as a man who has overcome many obstacles, and is ready for the challenges of the future

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek October 29, 2019
North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
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North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy

Pyongyang’s domestic reaffirmation of denuclearization talks policy shows resolve to follow through

North Korea appears to cement denuclearization talks policy
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee October 29, 2019
Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

In factory visit, DPRK leader calls for country to bring manufacturing to the level of developed countries

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 27, 2019
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019