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There has been intense speculation about when North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will cross the border for his Seoul visit. North Korea has yet to give any reply to South Korea's invitation. What is causing the delay and how will it affect inter-Korean projects including railway connections? Meanwhile, White House National Security Advisor John Bolton floated the possibility of sanctions relief, provided that North Korea shows concrete steps towards denuclearization. We are joined by Bong Young-sik, research fellow at the Yonsei University's Institute for North Korean Studies, to find out more.

Take a glimpse into North Korea's culture and society reflected in broadcasts aired on Pyeongyang-based Korea Central TV. This week's selected clip features changing fashion trends in North Korea.

Jointly organized by media outlets from both Koreas and The Choson Sinbo, a Japan-based newspaper published by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, a photography exhibition reveals a previously unseen side of North Korea, including the ongoing changes and everyday life.