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US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet

US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet

The two allies’ views on end-of-war declaration reflect different ideas on how best to engage North Korea, expert says

US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 31, 2021
China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

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

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 30, 2021
North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
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North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery

Vehicles moving around trade zone near border as ROK spy agency claims China may resume rail trade with DPRK next month

North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2021
Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea

Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea

The routine activity is focused on countering DPRK’s evolving sanctions evasion methods, expert says

Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 29, 2021
Vessels involved in likely ‘coal-for-food’ arrangement reappear in Longkou
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Vessels involved in likely ‘coal-for-food’ arrangement reappear in Longkou

The reappearance of several vessels not seen for months or years coincides with an uptick in China-DPRK trade

Vessels involved in likely ‘coal-for-food’ arrangement reappear in Longkou
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 28, 2021
Moscow urges all parties not to ‘increase tension’ on the Korean Peninsula

Moscow urges all parties not to ‘increase tension’ on the Korean Peninsula

Seoul asks Moscow to continue helping denuclearization process, but experts question how much Moscow can deliver

Moscow urges all parties not to ‘increase tension’ on the Korean Peninsula
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 28, 2021
North Korea securing ‘every grain of rice’ amid apparent food shortage: NIS

North Korea securing ‘every grain of rice’ amid apparent food shortage: NIS

South Korean spy agency says Kim Jong Un ordered all-out farming campaign amid food supply issues, economic downturn

North Korea securing ‘every grain of rice’ amid apparent food shortage: NIS
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 28, 2021
Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist

Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist

Industrial breeding of ‘delicious’ black swan meat kicked into high gear at new farm facility, state media says

Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 27, 2021
Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion

Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion

The North Korean leader is on his eighth break of two or more weeks from public view this year

Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 27, 2021
North Korea rails against UN special rapporteur for criticizing COVID controls

North Korea rails against UN special rapporteur for criticizing COVID controls

Defense of strict border measures comes after Tomás Ojea Quintana raised alarm over DPRK’s isolation and food shortages

North Korea rails against UN special rapporteur for criticizing COVID controls
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 27, 2021