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North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping

North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping

State media touts E-payments via mobile apps and QR codes as way to prevent the spread of COVID-19

North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2021
Seoul to launch English website to promote ‘balanced discourse’ on North Korea

Seoul to launch English website to promote ‘balanced discourse’ on North Korea

Unification ministry budgets $500,000 for content platform modeled after 38 North

Seoul to launch English website to promote ‘balanced discourse’ on North Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 11, 2021
Blinken feels ‘strongly’ about re-appointing a North Korea human rights envoy

Blinken feels ‘strongly’ about re-appointing a North Korea human rights envoy

The position has been left vacant since the Obama administration ended in Jan. 2017

Blinken feels ‘strongly’ about re-appointing a North Korea human rights envoy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 11, 2021
US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons

US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons

“Projecting a capability in a parade, while an effective communication strategy, does not necessarily equal the ability"

US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2021
UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang
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UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang

Records indicate trade representative may have served as diplomat in Moscow prior to weapons deal

UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 10, 2021
North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade
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North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade

Satellite imagery suggests nighttime procession, but formations differ from preparations for weapons show

North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2021
Yongbyon deal still an option in nuclear talks with North Korea: Seoul official

Yongbyon deal still an option in nuclear talks with North Korea: Seoul official

U.S. considering South Korea's positions in DPRK policy review, State Department's Marc Knapper says

Yongbyon deal still an option in nuclear talks with North Korea: Seoul official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2021
South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country

South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country

Seoul accepts proportionate increase in payments until 2025 as defense budget grows

South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 10, 2021
North Korean ships resume coal smuggling as ice and restrictions thaw
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North Korean ships resume coal smuggling as ice and restrictions thaw

Vessel movements near Nampho port’s coal yard in February indicate loosened COVID-19 measures

North Korean ships resume coal smuggling as ice and restrictions thaw
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 9, 2021
Sending leaflets to North Korea from third countries not banned, Seoul says

Sending leaflets to North Korea from third countries not banned, Seoul says

South Korea's unification ministry clarifies questions raised by so-called "anti-leaflet law"

Sending leaflets to North Korea from third countries not banned, Seoul says
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 9, 2021