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Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea

Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea

Pyongyang is focusing on internal efforts to overcome COVID-19 and typhoon-related impacts, Abrams says

Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2020
Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
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Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens

Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales

Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 10, 2020
Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon

Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon

The arrival of “elite” party members from the North Korean capital follows Kim Jong Un's open letter call for assistance

Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 10, 2020
Letter: Kim Jong Un described failed Hanoi summit as ‘moment of glory’ to Trump

Letter: Kim Jong Un described failed Hanoi summit as ‘moment of glory’ to Trump

Publication of contents from letters could complicate further DPRK-U.S. diplomacy

Letter: Kim Jong Un described failed Hanoi summit as ‘moment of glory’ to Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2020
North Korea marks low-key founding anniversary with foreign ambassador meeting

North Korea marks low-key founding anniversary with foreign ambassador meeting

The Russian and Palestinian ambassadors met foreign minister Ri Son Gwon to congratulate the DPRK on its 72nd birthday

North Korea marks low-key founding anniversary with foreign ambassador meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2020
North Koreans conducting mass games training in Pyongyang amid COVID-19 lockdown

North Koreans conducting mass games training in Pyongyang amid COVID-19 lockdown

Photos show large groups of children practicing in Kim Il Sung Square, which is undergoing major renovations

North Koreans conducting mass games training in Pyongyang amid COVID-19 lockdown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2020
The violence won’t stop: North Korean women relive sexual assault in South Korea

The violence won’t stop: North Korean women relive sexual assault in South Korea

Women defectors face sex trafficking and violence during their escape. But 1 in 4 face even more violence in the South.

The violence won’t stop: North Korean women relive sexual assault in South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 9, 2020
At least 20,000 North Koreans impacted by recent typhoons and floods, UN says

At least 20,000 North Koreans impacted by recent typhoons and floods, UN says

The conservative estimate is likely much higher because of damages seen at North Korea’s coastal city of Wonsan

At least 20,000 North Koreans impacted by recent typhoons and floods, UN says
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 9, 2020
Kim Jong Un holds military meeting on typhoon after thousands of homes destroyed

Kim Jong Un holds military meeting on typhoon after thousands of homes destroyed

Central Military Commission meeting reportedly only covered Typhoon Maysak, ignoring this week's Typhoon Haishen

Kim Jong Un holds military meeting on typhoon after thousands of homes destroyed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 8, 2020
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
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North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade

Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu

North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 8, 2020