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US envoy meets ROK unification minister, stresses dialogue with North Korea

US envoy meets ROK unification minister, stresses dialogue with North Korea

Sung Kim also met his Russian counterpart as diplomat wraps up four-day visit to Seoul

US envoy meets ROK unification minister, stresses dialogue with North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 24, 2021
Hacked DailyNK website infected broad range of organizations

Hacked DailyNK website infected broad range of organizations

Experts say North Korean malware spread to readers, contradicting DailyNK’s claim that public content was unaffected

Hacked DailyNK website infected broad range of organizations
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee August 24, 2021
North Korean illicit trade nosedives during pandemic, PoE report finds
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North Korean illicit trade nosedives during pandemic, PoE report finds

COVID-19 'significantly affected' North Korea’s ability to clandestinely export coal, import fuel products

North Korean illicit trade nosedives during pandemic, PoE report finds
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2021
Top US official says Washington seeking bilateral talks with Pyongyang

Top US official says Washington seeking bilateral talks with Pyongyang

Sung Kim emphasizes engagement without preconditions amid ongoing US-ROK military exercises

Top US official says Washington seeking bilateral talks with Pyongyang
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 24, 2021
UNICEF secures another sanctions exemption to send COVID aid to North Korea

UNICEF secures another sanctions exemption to send COVID aid to North Korea

The DPRK is still showing no signs of opening up, making the timeline for delivery unclear

UNICEF secures another sanctions exemption to send COVID aid to North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 24, 2021
As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues

As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues

Cartoon on state TV features girl criticizing friend for being overweight

As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2021
Tires, medicine lead North Korea’s paltry imports from China in July
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Tires, medicine lead North Korea’s paltry imports from China in July

Chinese customs data list medicine exports for the first time since last September

Tires, medicine lead North Korea’s paltry imports from China in July
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 23, 2021
Top presidential candidate calls for ‘conditional’ North Korea sanctions relief

Top presidential candidate calls for ‘conditional’ North Korea sanctions relief

Progressive governor Lee Jae-myung of ruling party hints at continuity with Moon in major policy statement

Top presidential candidate calls for ‘conditional’ North Korea sanctions relief
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 23, 2021
Half a dozen North Korean domains offline after apparent server outage

Half a dozen North Korean domains offline after apparent server outage

Recurring connectivity issues end in broad disruption across North Korean internet servers

Half a dozen North Korean domains offline after apparent server outage
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee August 23, 2021
US, ROK to keep close eye on North Korea amid joint drills: foreign ministry

US, ROK to keep close eye on North Korea amid joint drills: foreign ministry

Statement comes after top US envoy on North Korea Sung Kim met his ROK counterpart Noh Kyu-duk

US, ROK to keep close eye on North Korea amid joint drills: foreign ministry
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 23, 2021