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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
Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26

Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26

US claimed similar position ahead of ASEAN forum in August before directly addressing DPRK delegation there

Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 26, 2021
Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88

Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88

Leaving a mixed legacy, Roh normalized ties with DPRK’s traditional allies but ended his career in severe controversy

Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 26, 2021
EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings

EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings

In interview, chief of EU parliament’s Korea delegation emphasizes its role as ‘facilitator’ for denuclearization talks

EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 26, 2021