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North Korea isTense

Worse than usualBelow usual for 4 days

Last 14 days

Oct 19Nov 1

Why

  1. Trump is open to talks with Kim, but no meeting has been scheduled.

    7 eventssiasat.comSource

  2. Switzerland is restoring its diplomatic presence in North Korea.

    6 eventseuronews.comSource

What happened

  • Statements27%
  • Cooperation36%
  • Criticism28%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure6%
  • Fighting3%

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  • CalmA little better than usual
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