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Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary

Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary

Pistols were conferred to a new generation of military leaders, who vowed to defend Kim “at the cost of their lives”

Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says

‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says

North Korean leader issues lockdown for Kaesong, raises “top-class alert”

‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
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South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea

The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock

South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2020
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 24, 2020
US to forfeit $2.37 million in frozen funds from North Korea-linked entities

US to forfeit $2.37 million in frozen funds from North Korea-linked entities

The unnamed companies helped the DPRK launder money via wire transfers using known North Korean entities

US to forfeit $2.37 million in frozen funds from North Korea-linked entities
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 24, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2020
European Union to impose sanctions on North Korean companies due to cyberattacks

European Union to impose sanctions on North Korean companies due to cyberattacks

EU to impose first-ever cybersanctions on Chinese, Russian and North Korean entities by end of July, say insiders

European Union to impose sanctions on North Korean companies due to cyberattacks
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 22, 2020
Democratic Party shares draft North Korea policy pushing diplomacy, human rights

Democratic Party shares draft North Korea policy pushing diplomacy, human rights

Draft party document slams Trump administration for weakening American alliances

Democratic Party shares draft North Korea policy pushing diplomacy, human rights
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 22, 2020
Tour operators believe North Korea won’t open until sometime in 2021

Tour operators believe North Korea won’t open until sometime in 2021

Practitioners from the travel industry speculate that the border could reopen sometime between 2021 and 2022

Tour operators believe North Korea won’t open until sometime in 2021
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 22, 2020
Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’

Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’

Kwangchon Chicken Farm is only the second economic site to see a public visit from Kim this year

Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 22, 2020