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Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton

Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton

Young Chinese leaders starting to view North as 'ugly piece of baggage,' outspoken diplomat tells NK News

Talk to China about ending N. Korea support: Bolton
Rob York
Rob York June 23, 2014
Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier

Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier

Choe Yong Gon led North’s delegation in five economic cooperation meetings with South

Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 20, 2014
World Food Programme says sharp cuts in N. Korean food aid coming

World Food Programme says sharp cuts in N. Korean food aid coming

Shortage of international aid means fewer meals for children and nursing mothers

World Food Programme says sharp cuts in N. Korean food aid coming
China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy

Foreign Ministry spokesperson denies any policy of 'political asylum,' claims compliance with international law

China dismisses criticism over repatriation policy
Rob York
Rob York June 20, 2014
National Day for Persons with Disabilities held in North Korea

National Day for Persons with Disabilities held in North Korea

An event marking the Annual day for Persons with Disabilities in Korea receives domestic media coverage

National Day for Persons with Disabilities held in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 19, 2014
Foreign Trade Ministry merged, renamed Ministry of External Economic Affairs

Foreign Trade Ministry merged, renamed Ministry of External Economic Affairs

Little information given in state media, but experts suggest continued fallout from Jang purge

Foreign Trade Ministry merged, renamed Ministry of External Economic Affairs
UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence

UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence

Member of UN COI applauds new Seoul field office; calls for inventive ways of dealing with N. Korean human rights abuses

UN investigator deplores China’s ‘denial’ of influence
Rob York
Rob York June 19, 2014
Air Koryo cargo plane again used by North Korean air force

Air Koryo cargo plane again used by North Korean air force

Despite military utility, plane is little threat to South Korean air defenses

Air Koryo cargo plane again used by North Korean air force
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 18, 2014
N. Korea’s Arirang a ‘half-smartphone’: paper

N. Korea’s Arirang a ‘half-smartphone’: paper

Initial scathing expert reviews target phone's derivative apps, useless Internet browser

N. Korea’s Arirang a ‘half-smartphone’: paper
N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders

N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders

Pyongyang looks to squeeze revenue from visitors by limiting accommodation options

N. Korea sets restrictions for Chinese traders
Rob York
Rob York June 18, 2014