[Analytics] Sanctions push N. Korean economy to brink
International sanctions have pushed North Korea to the edge of economic collapse, with its trade…
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PM Moon names new envoys to China, Russia, Japan
SEOUL, Mar 4, 2019, The Korea Times. President Moon Jae-in plans to appoint former second…
Allies to launch Dong Maeng exercise this week to replace Key Resolve drills
SEOUL, Mar 3, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea and the United States will launch the new…
China opens new bonded zone in northeast border with Russia
CHANGCHUN, Mar 3, 2019, Xinhua. A new comprehensive bonded zone has been established in Hunchun…
N. Korean leader passing through China by train
BEIJING, Mar 3, 2019, Yonhap. A special train carrying North Korean leader Km Jong-un passed…
[Analytics] Bright spots seen in Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un’s meeting
What has been viewed as a failure in Hanoi could actually provide a stronger foundation…
Kim Jong-un wants North Korea-Vietnam ties taken to new heights
HANOI, Mar 2, 2019, VN Express. North Korea and Vietnam should build on their traditional…
Approval given for South Korean industrial complex in Myanmar
NAYPYIDAW, Mar 1, 2019, Myanmar Times. The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) has approved the setting…
[Analytics] North Korea’s first sister Kim Yo-jong lurks, hovers and steals the spotlight
The younger Kim shadowed her brother at the Hanoi summit, leading to amusement and speculation…
Free Joseon group claims establishment of NK provisional government
SEUOL, Mar 1, 2019, The Korea Herald. Free Joseon announced Friday that it has established…
Boozed-up captain rams Russian cargo ship into South Korea bridge
SEOUL, Mar 1, 2019, DPA. A Russian cargo ship piloted by an intoxicated captain rammed…
Moon calls for bold shift to ‘new Korean Peninsula regime’
SEOUL, Mar 1, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in laid out his vision for…