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North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran

Diplomatic posting important due to Pyongyang, Tehran's history of close cooperation

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 19, 2014
U.S. considers “proportional response” to Sony hack

U.S. considers “proportional response” to Sony hack

Washington says attack matter of national security, but falls short of blaming North Korea

U.S. considers “proportional response” to Sony hack
NK News
NK News December 19, 2014
General Assembly formally recommends ICC referral

General Assembly formally recommends ICC referral

Number of nations supporting human rights measure up since last month

General Assembly formally recommends ICC referral
Rob York
Rob York December 19, 2014
Sony consulted with U.S. government officials, defense analyst on ‘The Interview,’ emails show

Sony consulted with U.S. government officials, defense analyst on ‘The Interview,’ emails show

Leaked emails reveal discussions and possible signing off on film and graphic scene

Sony consulted with U.S. government officials, defense analyst on ‘The Interview,’ emails show
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 18, 2014
North Korea wants ‘broad-minded diplomacy’ in 2015

North Korea wants ‘broad-minded diplomacy’ in 2015

Pro-North newspaper emphasizes North Korea's intent for dialogue in new year

North Korea wants ‘broad-minded diplomacy’ in 2015
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler December 18, 2014
U.S. officials believe North Korea behind Sony Hack – media

U.S. officials believe North Korea behind Sony Hack – media

Official statement expected today, as Sony cancel the release of the "The Interview"

U.S. officials believe North Korea behind Sony Hack – media
NK News
NK News December 18, 2014
Chinese delegations not invited to Kim Jong Il commemoration

Chinese delegations not invited to Kim Jong Il commemoration

South Korean's presence due Kim Jong Il-Kim Dae Jung's relationship; impending breakthrough not expected

Chinese delegations not invited to Kim Jong Il commemoration
Rob York
Rob York December 17, 2014
Russia invite Kim Jong Un for visit in May – Asahi Shimbun

Russia invite Kim Jong Un for visit in May – Asahi Shimbun

Currently unknown if Kim will accept the invite to World War Two ceremony

Russia invite Kim Jong Un for visit in May – Asahi Shimbun
NK News
NK News December 17, 2014
South Korean lawmaker visits Kaesong to deliver wreath

South Korean lawmaker visits Kaesong to deliver wreath

Opposition lawmaker believes North has “strong will for dialogue” following brief visit

South Korean lawmaker visits Kaesong to deliver wreath
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 16, 2014
North Korea criticizes US over CIA report

North Korea criticizes US over CIA report

KCNA calls report evidence of "organized human rights abuse"

North Korea criticizes US over CIA report
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler December 16, 2014