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North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi

North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi

India remains one of North Korea's main trading partners after China, despite concerns over Pyongyang's nuclear program

North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 21, 2020
North Korea touts new remote learning tech as COVID-19 fears keep students home

North Korea touts new remote learning tech as COVID-19 fears keep students home

State media promotion follows adoption of new law on "tele-education" back in April

North Korea touts new remote learning tech as COVID-19 fears keep students home
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 21, 2020
Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says

Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says

Incoming students at Pyongyang Service Industry University learning how to provide "incredible service": Uriminzokkiri

Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2020
No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

Russian ambassador to DPRK says he is "inclined to trust" Pyongyang's statistics

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 20, 2020
North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions

North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions

In statement to World Health Assembly, DPRK delegation also lauds Kim Jong Un's leadership, condemns U.S.

North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 20, 2020
“May 24” sanctions no longer a barrier to inter-Korean cooperation: MOU

“May 24” sanctions no longer a barrier to inter-Korean cooperation: MOU

South Korean official admits that unilateral sanctions have "lost their effect"

“May 24” sanctions no longer a barrier to inter-Korean cooperation: MOU
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 20, 2020
Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwanese nationals and business entities are frequently named in violation of sanctions against the DPRK

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 20, 2020
Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS

Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS

Hundreds of DPRK nationals were detained last year for poaching in Russian waters

Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 19, 2020
$4.8 million in alcohol exports to China likely re-exported to North Korea: data
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$4.8 million in alcohol exports to China likely re-exported to North Korea: data

Wine, vodka, and whisky being held in Chinese entrepôt zones potentially being exported on to the DPRK

$4.8 million in alcohol exports to China likely re-exported to North Korea: data
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 19, 2020
North Korean media warns officials against “obsolete” attitudes, fame-seeking

North Korean media warns officials against “obsolete” attitudes, fame-seeking

Some party cadres working "just enough not to be scolded," Rodong Sinmun complains

North Korean media warns officials against “obsolete” attitudes, fame-seeking
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2020