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Next “action” against South will be by the North Korean army, official warns

Next “action” against South will be by the North Korean army, official warns

In cryptic remarks, Kim Yo Jong says inter-Korean liaison office may be "completely collapsed" in future

Next “action” against South will be by the North Korean army, official warns
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 13, 2020
Stop “nonsensical” talk about denuclearization, North Korea urges South

Stop “nonsensical” talk about denuclearization, North Korea urges South

Top foreign ministry official slams "pathetic and miserable" South Korean government for efforts to play mediator

Stop “nonsensical” talk about denuclearization, North Korea urges South
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 13, 2020
North Korea warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount

North Korea warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount

Head of DPRK's United Front Department dismisses ROK efforts to stop anti-regime leaflets being sent North as insincere

North Korea warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 12, 2020
New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea

New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea

New learning software featured in DPRK state media helps children learn English or study math

New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 12, 2020
South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU

South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU

Move linked to declining numbers of escapees making it to the South, unification ministry insists

South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2020
South Korean border province will ban activists sending leaflets to the North

South Korean border province will ban activists sending leaflets to the North

Activist groups insist they will defy the new rules, however

South Korean border province will ban activists sending leaflets to the North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2020
On a remote South Korean island, North Korean trash washes ashore

On a remote South Korean island, North Korean trash washes ashore

Bright and colorful DPRK food and drinks wrappers are easy to find on South Korean island

On a remote South Korean island, North Korean trash washes ashore
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 12, 2020
North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case

North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case

At least three will face court after being held in pretrial detention since September

North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 12, 2020
North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines

North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines

DPRK foreign ministry accuses UN Secretary General of "biased views"

North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 11, 2020
North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development

North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development

In statement marking two years since the Singapore summit, foreign minister says relations have "shifted into despair"

North Korea rules out more concessions to U.S., will pursue weapons development
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 11, 2020