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Fearing frozen foods, North Korea leverages shaky science to warn of COVID-19

Fearing frozen foods, North Korea leverages shaky science to warn of COVID-19

State media’s questionable list of coronavirus-spreading things is growing, from birds to snowflakes to frozen treats

Fearing frozen foods, North Korea leverages shaky science to warn of COVID-19
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 22, 2020
Top US and South Korean officials talk North Korea denuclearization and 2021

Top US and South Korean officials talk North Korea denuclearization and 2021

Madeleine Albright says she “learned a lot” from the Sunshine-era policies on North Korea

Top US and South Korean officials talk North Korea denuclearization and 2021
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 22, 2020
Human rights group warns of unfair surveillance after new South Korean amendment

Human rights group warns of unfair surveillance after new South Korean amendment

Seoul tried to limit National Intelligence Service power in a recent amendment, but HRW says it’s not enough

Human rights group warns of unfair surveillance after new South Korean amendment
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 22, 2020
For the first time in months, an Air Koryo flight is spotted in North Korea
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For the first time in months, an Air Koryo flight is spotted in North Korea

The Air Koryo aircraft P-671 appears to be the plane of choice for at least two domestic trips departing from Pyongyang

For the first time in months, an Air Koryo flight is spotted in North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy December 22, 2020
Last year, North Korean workers were banned abroad. But some still didn’t leave.

Last year, North Korean workers were banned abroad. But some still didn’t leave.

A year has passed since the U.N. deadline, but North Koreans are thought to be stranded or illegally working overseas

Last year, North Korean workers were banned abroad. But some still didn’t leave.
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy December 21, 2020
Singaporean breached North Korea sanctions with bulk exports of Pokka coffee
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Singaporean breached North Korea sanctions with bulk exports of Pokka coffee

Pokka Singapore denies connection with recently jailed Lim “William” Cheng Hwee and SINSMS freight-forwarding company

Singaporean breached North Korea sanctions with bulk exports of Pokka coffee
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 21, 2020
North Korea tested nearly 11,000 people for COVID-19 — zero ‘confirmed’ cases

North Korea tested nearly 11,000 people for COVID-19 — zero ‘confirmed’ cases

The DPRK periodically reports testing and quarantine updates to the World Health Organization

North Korea tested nearly 11,000 people for COVID-19 — zero ‘confirmed’ cases
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 21, 2020
Nukes, horses and special forces: See North Korea’s new military parade stamps

Nukes, horses and special forces: See North Korea’s new military parade stamps

The country released 15 new stamps honoring the recent military parade with artistic renderings of missiles and weapons

Nukes, horses and special forces: See North Korea’s new military parade stamps
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2020
South Korea picks new nuclear envoy to work with North Korea and the US

South Korea picks new nuclear envoy to work with North Korea and the US

Noh Kyu-duk to replace Lee Do-hoon, who served as Seoul’s top nuclear envoy since Sept. 2017

South Korea picks new nuclear envoy to work with North Korea and the US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 20, 2020
North Korea reveals controversial plans to redevelop Kumgang tourist area

North Korea reveals controversial plans to redevelop Kumgang tourist area

Kim Jong Un called for the removal and replacement of South Korean facilities at the Kumgang tourist area in Oct. 2019

North Korea reveals controversial plans to redevelop Kumgang tourist area
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 19, 2020