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North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

National meeting not held for Kim's rise to "Chairman," likely due to wider changes initiated before the COVID-19 crisis

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 30, 2020
North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 30, 2020
Russian ambassador dismisses “baseless” rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health

Russian ambassador dismisses “baseless” rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health

No signs of anything unusual happening in North Korea, Russia's top diplomat in Pyongyang tells TASS

Russian ambassador dismisses “baseless” rumors about Kim Jong Un’s health
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 30, 2020
Door still open to diplomacy with North Korea, top U.S. envoy says

Door still open to diplomacy with North Korea, top U.S. envoy says

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said economic pressure could bring Pyongyang back to the negotiation table

Door still open to diplomacy with North Korea, top U.S. envoy says
Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period

Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period

Data showed an unprecedentedly low number of Kim Jong Un appearances over the past three months

Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 29, 2020
“Pressing” need to restart inter-Korean family reunions, UN official says

“Pressing” need to restart inter-Korean family reunions, UN official says

Pyongyang is to blame for the continued delay in family reunions, Signe Poulsen tells NK News

“Pressing” need to restart inter-Korean family reunions, UN official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 29, 2020
New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

North Korea's Han Song U was confirmed as the new ambassador to Iran in his first public appearance in the country

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2020
North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
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North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions

Pyongyang Unbangwan is one of at least two DPRK-linked eateries operating in the Chinese capital city

North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2020
North Korea likely no longer ready to give up nukes: South Korean gov’t adviser

North Korea likely no longer ready to give up nukes: South Korean gov’t adviser

Pyongyang now "pessimistic" about Washington's intensions, Moon Chung-in tells media

North Korea likely no longer ready to give up nukes: South Korean gov’t adviser
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
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Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows

PRC sent 73 kinds of food products over the border last month, customs figures show

Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 26, 2020