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UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea

UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea

U.S. Treasury accuses Essentra FZE of devising "criminal scheme" to fund cigarette tip exports to DPRK

UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 16, 2020
North Korea appoints long-time diplomat in China as new vice foreign minister

North Korea appoints long-time diplomat in China as new vice foreign minister

Pak Myong Ho previously worked as a minister at the DPRK embassy in Beijing

North Korea appoints long-time diplomat in China as new vice foreign minister
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham July 16, 2020
Institutionalize inter-Korean agreements, South Korean President urges lawmakers

Institutionalize inter-Korean agreements, South Korean President urges lawmakers

Moon Jae-in admits difficulties in relations, but urges lawmakers to meet with their Northern counterparts

Institutionalize inter-Korean agreements, South Korean President urges lawmakers
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 16, 2020
U.S. hoping for a “senior discussion” with North Korea soon, Pompeo says

U.S. hoping for a “senior discussion” with North Korea soon, Pompeo says

Secretary of State downplays prospects for another Trump-Kim summit this year, however

U.S. hoping for a “senior discussion” with North Korea soon, Pompeo says
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 15, 2020
North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
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North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project

New apartment blocks, factory improvements in Huichon touted a week after city said to be experiencing “problems”

North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2020
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
North Korea slams “reckless” U.S. remarks on Chinese maritime claims

North Korea slams “reckless” U.S. remarks on Chinese maritime claims

DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. conspiring to undermine China's political system through recent pressure campaign

North Korea slams “reckless” U.S. remarks on Chinese maritime claims
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
North Korea still building anti-U.S. museums, though public visits appear down

North Korea still building anti-U.S. museums, though public visits appear down

Promotion of "class education centers" still using coded language, while more overt examples appear on state TV

North Korea still building anti-U.S. museums, though public visits appear down
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2020
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
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Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable

Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 14, 2020
Anti-regime leaflet launches don’t help everyday North Koreans, South insists

Anti-regime leaflet launches don’t help everyday North Koreans, South insists

Seoul defends efforts to crackdown on controversial flyer launches

Anti-regime leaflet launches don’t help everyday North Koreans, South insists
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 14, 2020