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North Korea opens medical equipment factory months after Kim Jong Un’s deadline

North Korea opens medical equipment factory months after Kim Jong Un’s deadline

Kim Jong Un criticized construction quality during a visit to the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory in Oct. 2019

North Korea opens medical equipment factory months after Kim Jong Un’s deadline
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 5, 2020
Kim Jong Un wishes President Trump recovery from COVID-19

Kim Jong Un wishes President Trump recovery from COVID-19

Kim Jong Un sent letters wishing South Korea good luck in its fight against COVID-19 in 2020, too

Kim Jong Un wishes President Trump recovery from COVID-19
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2020
Petroleum exports to North Korea hit rock bottom in August, UN data shows
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Petroleum exports to North Korea hit rock bottom in August, UN data shows

The DPRK is totally dependent on outside fuel, but prices inside remain stable — meaning that more may be going on

Petroleum exports to North Korea hit rock bottom in August, UN data shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 2, 2020
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence

Kim Jong Un’s sister did not show up to last four Politburo meetings, leading to speculation over her current position

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 1, 2020
US official gives blessing for inter-Korean dialogue on lethal shooting case

US official gives blessing for inter-Korean dialogue on lethal shooting case

U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien expressed condolences for the Sept. 22 border shooting of an ROK national

US official gives blessing for inter-Korean dialogue on lethal shooting case
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis October 1, 2020
North Korean leader laments ‘monotonous’ designs of new homes built after floods

North Korean leader laments ‘monotonous’ designs of new homes built after floods

Project in Kimhwa 88 percent complete as original Oct. 10 deadline nears

North Korean leader laments ‘monotonous’ designs of new homes built after floods
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 1, 2020
North Korea’s diplomats are moonlighting as arms smugglers abroad: Report

North Korea’s diplomats are moonlighting as arms smugglers abroad: Report

Former UN Panel of Experts member speaks out against slow and ineffective measures on North Korean arms smuggling

North Korea’s diplomats are moonlighting as arms smugglers abroad: Report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 1, 2020
China will overshadow North Korea during Pompeo’s visit to Seoul, experts say

China will overshadow North Korea during Pompeo’s visit to Seoul, experts say

Pompeo treated North Korea as a top priority in recent years, but Beijing's growing power may take precedent this year

China will overshadow North Korea during Pompeo’s visit to Seoul, experts say
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis October 1, 2020
North Korea tested 3,374 people for COVID-19 — all results negative, WHO says

North Korea tested 3,374 people for COVID-19 — all results negative, WHO says

Latest update from World Health Organization says that 31,163 have been released from quarantine as of Sept. 17

North Korea tested 3,374 people for COVID-19 — all results negative, WHO says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 30, 2020
COVID measures still ‘deficient’ in North Korea: Politburo

COVID measures still ‘deficient’ in North Korea: Politburo

Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un also emphasized importance of party's upcoming 75th anniversary holiday

COVID measures still ‘deficient’ in North Korea: Politburo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 29, 2020