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North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2020
South Korean NGO granted UN sanctions exemption for aid work in North Korea
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South Korean NGO granted UN sanctions exemption for aid work in North Korea

Greentree International set to send 80 types of items required for work with disabled in DPRK

South Korean NGO granted UN sanctions exemption for aid work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 5, 2020
North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause

North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause

Russian ambassador and top DPRK diplomat Ri Son Gwon meet in Pyongyang, discuss bilateral ties

North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2020
North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place
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North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place

Ships seen transiting in and out of Nampho while some remain anchored in latest satellite imagery

North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 5, 2020
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