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Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term

Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term

In Liberation Day speech, South Korean President says "peace and unification" possible by 2045

Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

DPRK leader hails officials' role in developing "new weapons systems" for the country

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 13, 2019
U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

Washington "resolute" that sanctions will remain in place until denuclearization, Mark Esper says

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 9, 2019
Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”

Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”

Asia Power Index places DPRK in 16th place, but score highlights the country's continued isolation

Punching above its weight? North Korea’s role as a “middle power”
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings August 7, 2019
U.S. must establish “objective conditions” to resume nuclear talks: Choson Sinbo

U.S. must establish “objective conditions” to resume nuclear talks: Choson Sinbo

N. Korea will inevitably respond through military drills with its "self-defense forces," media warns

U.S. must establish “objective conditions” to resume nuclear talks: Choson Sinbo
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 23, 2019
N. Korea’s surprisingly international scientific community – NKNews Podcast Ep.87
Podcast

N. Korea’s surprisingly international scientific community – NKNews Podcast Ep.87

Joshua H. Pollack discusses why DPRK researchers can, increasingly, take their work abroad

N. Korea’s surprisingly international scientific community – NKNews Podcast Ep.87
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 23, 2019
“No dispute” between North Korea, U.S. over denuclearization definition: Pompeo

“No dispute” between North Korea, U.S. over denuclearization definition: Pompeo

Secretary of State hoping working-level talks with DPRK will begin "in a couple of weeks"

“No dispute” between North Korea, U.S. over denuclearization definition: Pompeo
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 22, 2019
What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership

What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership

The young leader's emphasis on the economy over nuclear development could be risky

What a deal with the U.S. might mean for Kim Jong Un’s leadership
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 21, 2019
Amb. Robert Gallucci on what went wrong in Hanoi – NKNews Podcast Ep.85
Podcast

Amb. Robert Gallucci on what went wrong in Hanoi – NKNews Podcast Ep.85

Former U.S. negotiator talks diplomacy, working-level talks, and the art of the North Korea deal

Amb. Robert Gallucci on what went wrong in Hanoi – NKNews Podcast Ep.85
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 16, 2019
The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal

The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal

A nuclear freeze agreement, while far from perfect, would represent welcome progress

The stage is set: North Korea and the U.S. appear finally willing to make a deal
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 14, 2019