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North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support

North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support

North Korea refute recent reports and findings linking them to two Islamist militant groups

North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 28, 2014
North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013

North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013

No major rallies or parades to mark 61st anniversary of armistice agreement

North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 28, 2014
North Korea tests short range ballistic missile over weekend

North Korea tests short range ballistic missile over weekend

Most recent launch personally overseen by Kim Jong Un

North Korea tests short range ballistic missile over weekend
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 28, 2014
Sanctions bill scheduled for House floor vote

Sanctions bill scheduled for House floor vote

Should bill get vote prior to August recess Senate approval, presidential signature still required

Sanctions bill scheduled for House floor vote
Rob York
Rob York July 28, 2014
Two Koreas to resume joint excavation of ancient palace

Two Koreas to resume joint excavation of ancient palace

Palace site & Koryo era can be seen as symbolic for Korean unification, cooperation

Two Koreas to resume joint excavation of ancient palace
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 24, 2014
N. Korea opens Russia-backed wharf in Rajin

N. Korea opens Russia-backed wharf in Rajin

New wharf in Rajin port more than doubles freight handling capacity

N. Korea opens Russia-backed wharf in Rajin
Hong Won Choi
Hong Won Choi July 24, 2014
N. Korea announces six new economic zones

N. Korea announces six new economic zones

Supreme People's Assembly announces establishment of more SEZs to attract foreign trade, investment

N. Korea announces six new economic zones
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 23, 2014
N. Korea offers use of ship at Asian Games to “lessen the burden” for ROK

N. Korea offers use of ship at Asian Games to “lessen the burden” for ROK

N. Korea previously provided own ship at 2002 Busan Asia Games

N. Korea offers use of ship at Asian Games to “lessen the burden” for ROK
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 23, 2014
In Angola, potential for North Korean investment in agriculture

In Angola, potential for North Korean investment in agriculture

North Korea sees potential for agro-industry and tourism in Angola

In Angola, potential for North Korean investment in agriculture
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 23, 2014
North Korea unresponsive to Kenneth Bae consular talk requests

North Korea unresponsive to Kenneth Bae consular talk requests

Swedish officials unable to visit Bae for over three months

North Korea unresponsive to Kenneth Bae consular talk requests
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 23, 2014