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How an assertive Russia views the Korean Peninsula

How an assertive Russia views the Korean Peninsula

Expert says Moscow may back Pyongyang in the event of conflict

How an assertive Russia views the Korean Peninsula
Joseph Sugarman
Joseph Sugarman | Rob York April 18, 2014
Spy-case causes stir in defector community

Spy-case causes stir in defector community

Ahead of final verdict in the Yoo Woo-seong-case, issues of money-brokering, citizenship-issues cause commotion

Spy-case causes stir in defector community
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun April 18, 2014
AFP delegation complete Pyongyang tour

AFP delegation complete Pyongyang tour

No word of visit's purpose, rumors of bureau opening swirl

AFP delegation complete Pyongyang tour
Kang Tae-jun
Kang Tae-jun April 17, 2014
S. Korea rejects North’s proposed joint drone investigation

S. Korea rejects North’s proposed joint drone investigation

Pyongyang, as suspect, is 'not qualified' to participate in investigation into UAVs

S. Korea rejects North’s proposed joint drone investigation
Rob York
Rob York April 17, 2014
N. Korean illicit trade adapts to international sanctions – Report

N. Korean illicit trade adapts to international sanctions – Report

Decreased state control, increased marketization make N. Korea's illicit activities more difficult to monitor – report.

N. Korean illicit trade adapts to international sanctions – Report
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun April 15, 2014
Detained missionary again claims NIS help

Detained missionary again claims NIS help

South Korean intelligence agency denies working with Kim to set up underground churches

Detained missionary again claims NIS help
Kang Tae-jun
Kang Tae-jun April 15, 2014
Kim gives Chongryon $2 million – report

Kim gives Chongryon $2 million – report

Pro-Pyongyang organization in Japan has given many such donations for educational purposes

Kim gives Chongryon $2 million – report
Kang Tae-jun
Kang Tae-jun April 14, 2014
Locals triumph in the Pyongyang marathon

Locals triumph in the Pyongyang marathon

Event opens doors to foreign amateur runners, draws 225 of them

Locals triumph in the Pyongyang marathon
Rob York
Rob York April 14, 2014
What to expect at the Pyongyang Marathon

What to expect at the Pyongyang Marathon

Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon just one part of the April Spring Friendship Art Festival.

What to expect at the Pyongyang Marathon
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich April 12, 2014
North considers reinvestigating Japan abductees – report

North considers reinvestigating Japan abductees – report

In return for reopening cases Pyongyang wants eased sanctions

North considers reinvestigating Japan abductees – report
Rob York
Rob York April 11, 2014