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After months of delays, Kim Jong Un’s premier hospital could soon open up
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After months of delays, Kim Jong Un’s premier hospital could soon open up

A workers’ base camp was recently removed from Pyongyang General Hospital-related construction grounds 

After months of delays, Kim Jong Un’s premier hospital could soon open up
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 19, 2021
US Bitcoin service to pay $507,375 after North Koreans used its platform
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US Bitcoin service to pay $507,375 after North Koreans used its platform

U.S. Treasury says that BitPay allowed individuals in North Korea to make transactions, despite sanctions

US Bitcoin service to pay $507,375 after North Koreans used its platform
David Volodzko
David Volodzko February 19, 2021
New South Korean bill calls for more public info on North Korean cyberattacks

New South Korean bill calls for more public info on North Korean cyberattacks

The bill surfaces just days after a Seoul lawmaker argued with the NIS over whether North Koreans hacked Pfizer

New South Korean bill calls for more public info on North Korean cyberattacks
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung February 19, 2021
North Korea appoints foreign trade specialist as ambassador to China

North Korea appoints foreign trade specialist as ambassador to China

Ri Ryong Nam's appointment hints at greater economic exchange between North Korea and China, experts say

North Korea appoints foreign trade specialist as ambassador to China
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 19, 2021
After years of tension, Seoul and Tokyo hold talks on North Korean nukes

After years of tension, Seoul and Tokyo hold talks on North Korean nukes

Washington also took part in the call, which ended in vows for ‘close cooperation’ on ‘North Korea-related challenges’

After years of tension, Seoul and Tokyo hold talks on North Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 19, 2021
Singapore dumped 4,632 boxes of red wine destined for North Korea

Singapore dumped 4,632 boxes of red wine destined for North Korea

Authorities intercepted the shipment and customs destroyed in yet another crackdown on luxury goods

Singapore dumped 4,632 boxes of red wine destined for North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 19, 2021
North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel
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North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel

A draft U.N. report suggests that North Korean ships are disguising themselves with greater sophistication

North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 18, 2021
South Korea’s military needs more manpower — not high-tech gadgets, experts say

South Korea’s military needs more manpower — not high-tech gadgets, experts say

Yet another individual crossed over from North Korea this week, renewing heated complaints about border security

South Korea’s military needs more manpower — not high-tech gadgets, experts say
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 18, 2021
Venezuela contradicts its own president and denies North Korean military deal

Venezuela contradicts its own president and denies North Korean military deal

Draft U.N. report says that Venezuela denies striking any deal with the DPRK, going against President Maduro’s own words

Venezuela contradicts its own president and denies North Korean military deal
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 18, 2021
North Korean football player loses his $4.9 million contract with Qatari team

North Korean football player loses his $4.9 million contract with Qatari team

Han Kwang Song was supposed to play for Doha for five years, but a U.N. report suggests that his career was cut short

North Korean football player loses his $4.9 million contract with Qatari team
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung February 18, 2021