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North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault

North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault

At least 17 North Korean fishermen are believed to be in detention for nearly 10 months now after a Sept. 2019 arrest

North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 3, 2020
North Korea promises to “fight side by side” with China against U.S. aggression

North Korea promises to “fight side by side” with China against U.S. aggression

DPRK ambassador in Beijing pledges "full support" for China's Hong Kong national security law

North Korea promises to “fight side by side” with China against U.S. aggression
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

North Korean officials criticized for lax attitude as Kim urges strengthening coronavirus response measures

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19
South Korea to push for renewed North Korea-U.S. talks, foreign minister says

South Korea to push for renewed North Korea-U.S. talks, foreign minister says

Seoul working to restore "momentum" to DPRK-U.S. diplomacy, Kang Kyung-wha tells media

South Korea to push for renewed North Korea-U.S. talks, foreign minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 2, 2020
Top U.S. officials set to visit South Korea, Japan next week: source

Top U.S. officials set to visit South Korea, Japan next week: source

Stephen Biegun and Allison Hooker will arrive in Asia on Monday, in visit likely to focus on North Korea

Top U.S. officials set to visit South Korea, Japan next week: source
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 1, 2020
Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea
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Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea

Finn Church Aid granted exemptions for an estimated $270,000 in aid expenses to help North Hwanghae Province

Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 1, 2020
South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says

South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says

Seoul ready to help facilitate Kim-Trump meeting ahead of November's U.S. Presidential elections: ROK President

South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 1, 2020
Only 12 North Korean defectors reached the South between April and June: MOU

Only 12 North Korean defectors reached the South between April and June: MOU

Figures are the lowest since records began in 2003, likely linked to COVID-19 border closures

Only 12 North Korean defectors reached the South between April and June: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 1, 2020
Phishing emails targeting North Korea watchers grow increasingly sophisticated

Phishing emails targeting North Korea watchers grow increasingly sophisticated

Ongoing campaign recycles real emails from victims but also deploys original content in good English

Phishing emails targeting North Korea watchers grow increasingly sophisticated
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 1, 2020
Top White House aide reiterates U.S. calls for talks with North Korea

Top White House aide reiterates U.S. calls for talks with North Korea

National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien says U.S. remains "committed to engagement" with DPRK

Top White House aide reiterates U.S. calls for talks with North Korea
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo June 30, 2020