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Pandemic ‘paranoia’ in Pyongyang stalled warming ties with Beijing: Report

Pandemic ‘paranoia’ in Pyongyang stalled warming ties with Beijing: Report

Restrictions on trade undermined diplomatic gains with China, according to US, but expert says relations are ‘stable’

Pandemic ‘paranoia’ in Pyongyang stalled warming ties with Beijing: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 5, 2021
North Korea casts itself as victim of US vilification over nuclear capabilities

North Korea casts itself as victim of US vilification over nuclear capabilities

At UN, DPRK diplomat calls it hypocritical to criticize its weapons tests but not those of US, South Korea

North Korea casts itself as victim of US vilification over nuclear capabilities
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 5, 2021
North Korean diplomat calls for dismantling ‘illegally established’ UN Command

North Korean diplomat calls for dismantling ‘illegally established’ UN Command

DPRK’s ambassador to UN accuses multilateral military force of only serving US goals in the Asia-Pacific

North Korean diplomat calls for dismantling ‘illegally established’ UN Command
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 4, 2021
New evidence again delays trial of accused North Korean money launderer

New evidence again delays trial of accused North Korean money launderer

Delay marks the second time US court has pushed back Mun Chol Myung’s case this year

New evidence again delays trial of accused North Korean money launderer
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 4, 2021
China urges US to acknowledge North Korea’s ‘denuclearization measures’

China urges US to acknowledge North Korea’s ‘denuclearization measures’

Beijing says DPRK’s ‘legitimate concerns’ have not been addressed and calls on US to engage Pyongyang diplomatically

China urges US to acknowledge North Korea’s ‘denuclearization measures’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 3, 2021
North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish

North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish

Pyongyang apartments for 10,000 residents ‘in final stage,’ state media reports, as year-end deadline nears

North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 3, 2021
US to seize nearly $1 million from North Korea-backed criminal duo

US to seize nearly $1 million from North Korea-backed criminal duo

US district court says married couple laundered millions through phony corporate network on behalf of Pyongyang

US to seize nearly $1 million from North Korea-backed criminal duo
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 3, 2021
North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
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North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart

Satellite imagery shows major construction at freight storage area that may be converted to disinfection facility

North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 2, 2021
FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief
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FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief

Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years

FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief
NK Pro
NK Pro November 2, 2021
Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume

Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume

Documents show work on customs facility continues as DPRK and China reportedly mull renewed freight operations

Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 2, 2021