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Accusations fly over failed trip to recover Korean War vet’s remains

Accusations fly over failed trip to recover Korean War vet’s remains

Delegation and fixer accuse one another of offensive behavior during July trip

Accusations fly over failed trip to recover Korean War vet’s remains
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 26, 2013
Investigation shows Burma, N. Korea military ties still exist

Investigation shows Burma, N. Korea military ties still exist

NK News investigation finds that discrete methods hide continued arms trade

Investigation shows Burma, N. Korea military ties still exist
Rob York
Rob York September 25, 2013
Kim Jong Un orders refurb. of largest stadium in world

Kim Jong Un orders refurb. of largest stadium in world

Instruction comes one month after UN announces $98M shortfall in North Korean aid

Kim Jong Un orders refurb. of largest stadium in world
Rob York
Rob York September 25, 2013
North Korea sends greetings to new Australian Prime Minister

North Korea sends greetings to new Australian Prime Minister

Greetings come after Canberra blocks DPRK embassy bid

North Korea sends greetings to new Australian Prime Minister
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 24, 2013
Export “banned list” for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists

Export “banned list” for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists

Expert says news is "a clear signal that Chinese support for the DPRK is ebbing"

Export “banned list” for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 24, 2013
KCNA threatens ‘severe punishment’ following media reports

KCNA threatens ‘severe punishment’ following media reports

Asahi Shimbun story linked Kim Jong Un's wife to executed musicians

KCNA threatens ‘severe punishment’ following media reports
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 23, 2013
Japanese media in rare visit to border area of North Korea

Japanese media in rare visit to border area of North Korea

Media accompany elderly delegation seeking to commemorate dead

Japanese media in rare visit to border area of North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2013
Family reunions postponed by North Korea

Family reunions postponed by North Korea

Advanced age of applicants for reunions creates sense of urgency

Family reunions postponed by North Korea
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 20, 2013
North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading

North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading

Expansion beyond northern hotspots suggests loss of government control

North Korean drug abuse reportedly spreading
Debbie Jeong
Debbie Jeong September 19, 2013
Kim Jong Un visits swimming pool complex and 3d movie theater

Kim Jong Un visits swimming pool complex and 3d movie theater

"He wants to provide his people with entertainment, while his people needs food, above all"

Kim Jong Un visits swimming pool complex and 3d movie theater
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 19, 2013