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Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
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Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows

PRC sent 73 kinds of food products over the border last month, customs figures show

Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 26, 2020
90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says

90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says

South Koreans are losing trust in Kim Jong Un, but still largely support engagement with North Korea: KINU report

90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2020
North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

Verified denuclearization of the DPRK remains the overriding U.S. objective, the U.S. State department said.

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health

Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health

Tokyo has "suspicion" about the North Korea leader's health, defense minister Taro Kono tells foreign press

Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary

North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary

5500-word report by DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. has left it no choice but to counter "nuclear with nuclear"

North Korea says will bolster nuclear deterrent, slams U.S. on war anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
Activist group launches balloons containing bibles towards North Korea

Activist group launches balloons containing bibles towards North Korea

Despite recent inter-Korean tensions, Voice of Martyrs conducts discrete balloon launch adjacent to inter-Korean border

Activist group launches balloons containing bibles towards North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2020
70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

Advocate for separated families says the matter should be discussed "regardless of political situation"

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says

Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says

Despite gearing up for the games, the DPRK will likely keep up its ban on foreign tourists, one tour company said

Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
North Korea could reverse suspension of military action against South: official

North Korea could reverse suspension of military action against South: official

Kim Yong Chol condemns remarks by South Korean defense minister, calls for "mutual efforts" to reduce tensions

North Korea could reverse suspension of military action against South: official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham June 24, 2020
China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
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China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates

Figures may signal a return to usual import levels following coronavirus-related dip in recent months

China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 24, 2020