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North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 7, 2020
Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
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Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia

DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing

Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

DPRK TV bulletin also tells citizens to frequently change out masks and boost immunity with folk remedies

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2020
Chinese embassy in Pyongyang compromised in massive cyberattack

Chinese embassy in Pyongyang compromised in massive cyberattack

Hackers linked to Korea gained access via Chinese VPN provider, researchers say

Chinese embassy in Pyongyang compromised in massive cyberattack
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee April 7, 2020
Following coronavirus-related hurdles, NGO ships medical supplies to North Korea

Following coronavirus-related hurdles, NGO ships medical supplies to North Korea

Ignis Community to send $622,317 worth of medical equipment on a cargo ship from Dalian to Nampho

Following coronavirus-related hurdles, NGO ships medical supplies to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 7, 2020
Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Banks remain reluctant to help aid groups, top European Commission official says

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 6, 2020
North Korean defector support group to send aid to elderly refugees in South

North Korean defector support group to send aid to elderly refugees in South

Emergency relief supplies such as food and hand sanitizer to be delivered to 636 North Korean escapees: Korea Hana

North Korean defector support group to send aid to elderly refugees in South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 6, 2020
China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
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China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data

More than 37,000 tons of reported flour exports were among the highest for any two-month period in last three years

China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 3, 2020
Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
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Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects

Exemption is third for Concern Worldwide since early 2019

Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2020
Number of defectors reaching South Korea fell in first quarter of 2020: MOU

Number of defectors reaching South Korea fell in first quarter of 2020: MOU

135 North Koreans arrived in South Korea between January and March this year, data reveals

Number of defectors reaching South Korea fell in first quarter of 2020: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2020