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Seoul may finance aid groups working with ‘vulnerable’ North Koreans

Seoul may finance aid groups working with ‘vulnerable’ North Koreans

Unification ministry says it’s reviewing "diverse measures" for provision after government OKs aid to DPRK

Seoul may finance aid groups working with ‘vulnerable’ North Koreans
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 5, 2021
Crises mount in North Korea as major flooding follows drought, food shortages

Crises mount in North Korea as major flooding follows drought, food shortages

Satellite imagery reveals flooded homes and broken bridges from severe August rains

Crises mount in North Korea as major flooding follows drought, food shortages
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 4, 2021
Seoul refutes spy chief’s claim that Kim Jong Un requested hotline reconnection

Seoul refutes spy chief’s claim that Kim Jong Un requested hotline reconnection

Unification ministry insists Koreas agreed on restoration following Park Jie-won's briefing to lawmakers on DPRK issues

Seoul refutes spy chief’s claim that Kim Jong Un requested hotline reconnection
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 4, 2021
US: ‘No plans’ to engage with North Korea at ASEAN event this week

US: ‘No plans’ to engage with North Korea at ASEAN event this week

DPRK foreign minister expected to attend ASEAN Regional Forum along with U.S. Secretary of State, says State Department

US: ‘No plans’ to engage with North Korea at ASEAN event this week
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 3, 2021
North Korea to reportedly require three-month quarantine period for 3-5 years
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North Korea to reportedly require three-month quarantine period for 3-5 years

China-based trader with experience working in North Korea shares what he knows about the border situation

North Korea to reportedly require three-month quarantine period for 3-5 years
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko August 3, 2021
North Korea planning to operate border disinfection complex within weeks: NIS

North Korea planning to operate border disinfection complex within weeks: NIS

South Korea’s intelligence agency also says DPRK has minimized summer military drills due to extreme heat

North Korea planning to operate border disinfection complex within weeks: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung August 3, 2021
US Secretary of State to urge ASEAN to ‘fully implement’ North Korea sanctions

US Secretary of State to urge ASEAN to ‘fully implement’ North Korea sanctions

Virtual meetings with ASEAN ministers this week present avenue for U.S. to push continued sanctions enforcement

US Secretary of State to urge ASEAN to ‘fully implement’ North Korea sanctions
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 3, 2021
South Korea’s ruling party divided on whether to favor drills or diplomacy

South Korea’s ruling party divided on whether to favor drills or diplomacy

Upcoming U.S.-ROK exercises necessary for OPCON transfer, but risk upsetting diplomacy with North Korea

South Korea’s ruling party divided on whether to favor drills or diplomacy
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 2, 2021
North Korean trade hits 30-year low amid sanctions, COVID-19 pandemic: report

North Korean trade hits 30-year low amid sanctions, COVID-19 pandemic: report

China still biggest trade partner in 2020 despite huge drop in volume

North Korean trade hits 30-year low amid sanctions, COVID-19 pandemic: report
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 2, 2021
Mysterious spot and bandage appear on back of Kim Jong Un’s head

Mysterious spot and bandage appear on back of Kim Jong Un’s head

North Korean leader's latest health issue follows multiple state media broadcasts showing him with bandages in past

Mysterious spot and bandage appear on back of Kim Jong Un’s head
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2021