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DPRK imports from China collapse as official state media warns of ‘food crisis’

DPRK imports from China collapse as official state media warns of ‘food crisis’

Customs data indicates North Korea imported 90% less from China in May than during April

DPRK imports from China collapse as official state media warns of ‘food crisis’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 22, 2021
South Korean officials emphasize dialogue as Kim Yo Jong slams US

South Korean officials emphasize dialogue as Kim Yo Jong slams US

US Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim met with South Korean president and unification minister on Tuesday

South Korean officials emphasize dialogue as Kim Yo Jong slams US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 22, 2021
Seoul and Washington agree to terminate ‘working group’ on North Korea affairs

Seoul and Washington agree to terminate ‘working group’ on North Korea affairs

The Trump-era institution, designed to help facilitate sanctions exemptions, was derided by many as ineffective

Seoul and Washington agree to terminate ‘working group’ on North Korea affairs
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 22, 2021
Photos: Amid North Korean ‘food crisis,’ farmers active near inter-Korean border

Photos: Amid North Korean ‘food crisis,’ farmers active near inter-Korean border

High-powered zoom lens offers a peek into rural North Korea during emerging ‘food crisis’

Photos: Amid North Korean ‘food crisis,’ farmers active near inter-Korean border
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 22, 2021
North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

Kim Yo Jong says Kim Jong Un's nod to "dialogue" last week was not a positive signal to U.S.

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2021
Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

North Korean leader sends lengthy instructions to women’s union congress held over the weekend

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2021
Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021

Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021

DPRK and Syria have cooperated before on missiles and chemical weapons, but recent letters likely less nefarious

Syria’s Assad is Kim Jong Un’s most frequent pen pal in first half of 2021
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 21, 2021
North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases as total tested exceeds 30,000

North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases as total tested exceeds 30,000

DPRK self-reports COVID-19 test numbers to the World Health Organization

North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases as total tested exceeds 30,000
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 21, 2021
Sung Kim: US willing to meet North Korea ‘anytime, anywhere’

Sung Kim: US willing to meet North Korea ‘anytime, anywhere’

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea visits Seoul, holds meeting with ROK, Japan counterparts

Sung Kim: US willing to meet North Korea ‘anytime, anywhere’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 21, 2021
North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2021