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Seoul, U.S. to discuss OPCON transfer next week

Seoul, U.S. to discuss OPCON transfer next week

Seoul still pushing for delay in transfer of wartime military control, currently set for 2015

Seoul, U.S. to discuss OPCON transfer next week
Rob York
Rob York September 12, 2014
Asian Games organizers remove flags prior to North Korea’s arrival

Asian Games organizers remove flags prior to North Korea’s arrival

Expert says protest against North leads to decision that could harm S. Korea’s reputation

Asian Games organizers remove flags prior to North Korea’s arrival
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 11, 2014
North Korea building large size ‘luxury’ river cruiser

North Korea building large size ‘luxury’ river cruiser

Photos show North Korean ship-builders working on restaurant cruiser in downtown area

North Korea building large size ‘luxury’ river cruiser
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 11, 2014
N. Korea will seek improved S. Korea ties – premier

N. Korea will seek improved S. Korea ties – premier

Pak Pong Ju's statement contains no specifics; North shows cyclical approach toward inter-Korean relations

N. Korea will seek improved S. Korea ties – premier
Rob York
Rob York September 10, 2014
N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden

N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden

Top DPRK diplomatic post in Stockholm vacant since last holder purged in December

N. Korea appoints new ambassador to Sweden
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi September 10, 2014
LiNK helped 85 N. Koreans migrate, prioritized awareness raising in 2013 – report

LiNK helped 85 N. Koreans migrate, prioritized awareness raising in 2013 – report

With record assistance for refugees, priority remains "changing the narrative" on North Korea

LiNK helped 85 N. Koreans migrate, prioritized awareness raising in 2013 – report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2014
North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

New legislation citing national security calls for immediate dismantling of WiFi

North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 8, 2014
At 2.4m subscribers, North Korean cell phone uptake decreases

At 2.4m subscribers, North Korean cell phone uptake decreases

Subscriptions to North Korea's Koryolink are slowing according to data from Orascom

At 2.4m subscribers, North Korean cell phone uptake decreases
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 8, 2014
British newspaper magnate in North Korea

British newspaper magnate in North Korea

Russian born billionaire heading a delegation of British businessmen in North Korea

British newspaper magnate in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 8, 2014
Matthew Miller to be tried next Sunday: KCNA

Matthew Miller to be tried next Sunday: KCNA

Announcement of trial comes less than a week after interview pleading for help

Matthew Miller to be tried next Sunday: KCNA
Rob York
Rob York September 8, 2014