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North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea

North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea

Arirang Meari website accuses conservative outlets of "manipulating public opinion," spreading misinformation

North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2020
Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
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Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort

Removal could be a sign that construction on key North Korean project is winding down ahead of delayed opening

Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 4, 2020
South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation

South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation

Ruling party lawmakers condemn Thae Yong-ho and Ji Seong-ho for "attention-seeking" and "propaganda"

South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2020
Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says

Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says

Secretary of State declines to comment on North Korean leader's health or recent whereabouts, however

Kim Jong Un appears “alive and well” following three-week absence, Pompeo says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 3, 2020
North Korean soldiers fired on South Korean guard post at DMZ, Seoul says

North Korean soldiers fired on South Korean guard post at DMZ, Seoul says

No casualties reported in brief exchange of fire, South Korean military says

North Korean soldiers fired on South Korean guard post at DMZ, Seoul says
Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

North Korean TV segment shows Kim riding a golf cart and with a new mark on his wrist

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure
Kim Jong Un reappears in state media following 21-day absence

Kim Jong Un reappears in state media following 21-day absence

North Korean leader's disappearance from public sparked a storm of international media speculation about his health

Kim Jong Un reappears in state media following 21-day absence
NGO sends leaflets carrying news of defector election victories to North Korea

NGO sends leaflets carrying news of defector election victories to North Korea

Defector-run Fighters for a Free North Korea also sends cash, USB drives to the DPRK

NGO sends leaflets carrying news of defector election victories to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 1, 2020
U.S. hasn’t seen Kim Jong Un for more than two weeks, Pompeo says

U.S. hasn’t seen Kim Jong Un for more than two weeks, Pompeo says

Speculation continues about DPRK leader's health as his long absence from the public eye continues

U.S. hasn’t seen Kim Jong Un for more than two weeks, Pompeo says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 30, 2020
North Korean IT company releases new Chinese language learning app

North Korean IT company releases new Chinese language learning app

Kyemyong Technology Development Company also known to have developed antivirus software, weight management app

North Korean IT company releases new Chinese language learning app
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 30, 2020