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U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

State media highlights denuclearization goal, says two sides will "continue productive dialogues"

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2019
How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Wednesday

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

State television dutifully reported Kim Jong Un's arrival in Hanoi

How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Wednesday
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams February 27, 2019
Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Two leaders held “candid and honest dialogue” on Wednesday, state media reports

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

Sources previously observed similar trend during Kim Jong Un's January visit to China

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2019
How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Tuesday

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

With no footage of Kim Jong Un's arrival to air, KCTV took to the streets of Pyongyang

How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Tuesday
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams February 26, 2019
Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

State media also reported on Kim’s first day in Hanoi, including DPRK embassy visit

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader

Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader

Second U.S.-DPRK summit set to kick off with dinner meeting Wednesday

Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?

The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?

Relations have improved since Singapore, but real progress may hinge on the two leaders

The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Monday

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

With Kim Jong Un still on his way to Vietnam, state TV opted for programming-as-usual

How North Korean TV covered the Kim-Trump summit – Monday
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams February 25, 2019
Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo

Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo

Secretary of State reiterates goal of "reducing threat" from DPRK's nukes

Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 24, 2019