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South Korean minister dismisses “fake news” surrounding Kim Jong Un’s health

South Korean minister dismisses “fake news” surrounding Kim Jong Un’s health

Speculation about DPRK leader has reached "infodemic" levels, unification minister Kim Yeon-chul complains

South Korean minister dismisses “fake news” surrounding Kim Jong Un’s health
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 28, 2020
Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port
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Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port

Manipulation of AIS data and lack of IMO numbers reflect trends observed by UN

Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 28, 2020
Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more

Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more

U.S. President says he wishes DPRK leader well as health rumors mount

Trump says he has a “good idea” about Kim Jong Un’s health, but can’t say more
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 27, 2020
No unusual signs from North Korea amid Kim Jong Un health reports, South insists

No unusual signs from North Korea amid Kim Jong Un health reports, South insists

Unification minister's remarks follow claims by top Blue House adviser that DPRK leader is "alive and well"

No unusual signs from North Korea amid Kim Jong Un health reports, South insists
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 27, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea grew 42% in February: data
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea grew 42% in February: data

UN data suggest refined petroleum shipments continued to DPRK in February despite border shutdown

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea grew 42% in February: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 25, 2020
Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, two trucks spotted crossing from DPRK to PRC at Dandong

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
South Korea, U.S. wrap up combined joint air force exercises: MND

South Korea, U.S. wrap up combined joint air force exercises: MND

Scale and length of the drills this week are "on par with" previous years, ROK military says

South Korea, U.S. wrap up combined joint air force exercises: MND
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 24, 2020
Reports of Kim Jong Un’s surgery and poor health “incorrect,” Trump insists

Reports of Kim Jong Un’s surgery and poor health “incorrect,” Trump insists

President's comments come as uncertainty grows in Washington about status of North Korean leader's health

Reports of Kim Jong Un’s surgery and poor health “incorrect,” Trump insists
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 23, 2020
Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds
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Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds

Temporary structures installed this week at Pyongyang’s Mirim parade training area, satellite imagery reveals

Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 23, 2020
North Korea’s health ministry launches new website

North Korea’s health ministry launches new website

Ministry of Public Health website lauds DPRK's successes in public health, details state's COVID-19 response

North Korea’s health ministry launches new website
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 23, 2020