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‘Sincere’ North Korean concern for disabled questioned

‘Sincere’ North Korean concern for disabled questioned

Daily NK suggests recent efforts to help those with disabilities another effort at obtaining hard currency

‘Sincere’ North Korean concern for disabled questioned
Chinese netizens report North Koreans on the loose in Jilin

Chinese netizens report North Koreans on the loose in Jilin

Local authorities warn residents to be on guard against illegal immigrants

Chinese netizens report North Koreans on the loose in Jilin
Jennifer Dodgson
Jennifer Dodgson June 24, 2014
NK News launches upgraded North Korea media monitoring tool

NK News launches upgraded North Korea media monitoring tool

Upgraded KCNA Watch tool boasts new features to facilitate research and investigation

NK News launches upgraded North Korea media monitoring tool
NK News
NK News June 24, 2014
Pyongyang football school opens to foreign tourists

Pyongyang football school opens to foreign tourists

Schools preps for future competitions by training nation's best pre-teen, early teen players

Pyongyang football school opens to foreign tourists
North Korea complains of ongoing “drought” conditions

North Korea complains of ongoing “drought” conditions

North Korea media says ongoing drought conditions impacting crop growth

North Korea complains of ongoing “drought” conditions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2014
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