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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
Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013

Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013

Massive increase occurs as Pyongyang shifts purchasing practices

Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2014
In rare presentation, North Korea publicizes State budget details

In rare presentation, North Korea publicizes State budget details

North Korea unveils its 2013 and 2014 budgets, albeit lacking in concrete detail.

In rare presentation, North Korea publicizes State budget details
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 10, 2014