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How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Sunday

How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Sunday

DPRK state media kicked off a week of coverage in typical style

How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Sunday
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams February 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Hanoi: who’s who?
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Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Hanoi: who’s who?

From seasoned diplomats to economic technocrats, the DPRK leader brings a diverse team

Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Hanoi: who’s who?
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s train crosses into China over Yalu Friendship Bridge

Kim Jong Un’s train crosses into China over Yalu Friendship Bridge

North Korean leader's train spotted crossing Yalu Friendship Bridge into China

Kim Jong Un’s train crosses into China over Yalu Friendship Bridge
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un to pay ‘official friendly’ visit in coming days: Vietnam

Kim Jong Un to pay ‘official friendly’ visit in coming days: Vietnam

North Korean leader may arrive in Hanoi on morning of February 25, road closures suggest

Kim Jong Un to pay ‘official friendly’ visit in coming days: Vietnam
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 23, 2019
Biegun holds second day of talks with N.Korean counterpart in Vietnam: media

Biegun holds second day of talks with N.Korean counterpart in Vietnam: media

Meetings come as both sides continue preparations for Wednesday’s summit in Hanoi

Biegun holds second day of talks with N.Korean counterpart in Vietnam: media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 22, 2019
Dandong station quiet amid rumors of upcoming train journey by Kim Jong Un

Dandong station quiet amid rumors of upcoming train journey by Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader could still pass through Chinese border city later this week, however

Dandong station quiet amid rumors of upcoming train journey by Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 21, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s Mercedes Maybach S 600 “modified by third party”: Daimler
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Kim Jong Un’s Mercedes Maybach S 600 “modified by third party”: Daimler

Details on vehicle used by DPRK leader inconsistent with official customizations, says spokesperson

Kim Jong Un’s Mercedes Maybach S 600 “modified by third party”: Daimler
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 19, 2019
Biegun’s North Korean counterpart arrives in Beijing ahead of DPRK-U.S. summit

Biegun’s North Korean counterpart arrives in Beijing ahead of DPRK-U.S. summit

Several high-level officials from Pyongyang already reported to be in Hanoi for talks

Biegun’s North Korean counterpart arrives in Beijing ahead of DPRK-U.S. summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 19, 2019
Kwon Jong Gun named as new head of DPRK MFA’s North American department

Kwon Jong Gun named as new head of DPRK MFA’s North American department

Official previously worked as DPRK representative to the UN

Kwon Jong Gun named as new head of DPRK MFA’s North American department
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s January activities: starting the year with a speech and a summit
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Kim Jong Un’s January activities: starting the year with a speech and a summit

The DPRK leadership appears to have high hopes for 2019

Kim Jong Un’s January activities: starting the year with a speech and a summit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 13, 2019