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Stopping COVID-19 more important than the economy, North Korean media says

Stopping COVID-19 more important than the economy, North Korean media says

Rodong Sinmun article urges officials to play closer attention to pandemic control efforts

Stopping COVID-19 more important than the economy, North Korean media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2020
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2020
North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions

North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions

Foreign ministry condemns "puppet" British government for recent designation of DPRK security, police forces

North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 11, 2020
U.S. envoy reiterates hopes for talks with North Korea as trip to Asia wraps up

U.S. envoy reiterates hopes for talks with North Korea as trip to Asia wraps up

Stephen Biegun holds talks with top officials in Tokyo, says U.S. ready to "engage in dialogue" with DPRK at anytime

U.S. envoy reiterates hopes for talks with North Korea as trip to Asia wraps up
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 10, 2020
U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
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U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects

American Friends Service Committee says work will help to address the "critical issue of food availability" in the DPRK

U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2020
Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at August start for mass games

Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at August start for mass games

Floor covering installed in recent days, imagery shows, as public practices have reportedly increased this month

Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at August start for mass games
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2020
U.S. “hopeful” about prospects for talks with North Korea, Pompeo says

U.S. “hopeful” about prospects for talks with North Korea, Pompeo says

Remarks come during regional tour by Deputy Secretary of State Biegun

U.S. “hopeful” about prospects for talks with North Korea, Pompeo says
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 9, 2020
North Korean leader’s sister rules out another “useless” summit with U.S.

North Korean leader’s sister rules out another “useless” summit with U.S.

Kim Yo Jong hails good relations between Kim and Trump, but says change in U.S. attitude required

North Korean leader’s sister rules out another “useless” summit with U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2020
North Korean crowds visit Kim statues nationwide amid grave COVID-19 warnings

North Korean crowds visit Kim statues nationwide amid grave COVID-19 warnings

All citizens wearing masks, but social distancing absent in visits commemorating founding leader's death

North Korean crowds visit Kim statues nationwide amid grave COVID-19 warnings
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2020
Activist renounces South Korean police protection from North Korean “threats”

Activist renounces South Korean police protection from North Korean “threats”

Park Sang-hak, known for controversial leaflet launches, says he no longer wants to be tailed by local law enforcement

Activist renounces South Korean police protection from North Korean “threats”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 9, 2020