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U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions

U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions

Companion family reunions bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate last week

U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 9, 2020
Kim Jong Un oversees mixed artillery and rocket system “strike drill”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversees mixed artillery and rocket system “strike drill”: KCNA

"Counterattack capability" military exercises are third attended by DPRK leader in last two weeks

Kim Jong Un oversees mixed artillery and rocket system “strike drill”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2020
North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

DPRK Premier visited Pyongyang’s long-stalled Thongil Street apartment blocks to kick off new push

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2020
Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains

Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains

Rodong Sinmun condemns "unacceptable" behavior by some cadres as DPRK releases 3650 from quarantine

Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 9, 2020
After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang

After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang

Officials from overseas missions arrived in Vladivostok on Monday morning

After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 8, 2020
North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles from east coast: JCS

North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles from east coast: JCS

Launches comes one week after DPRK's first missile tests of 2020

North Korea fires three unidentified projectiles from east coast: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 8, 2020
North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson defends DPRK's "usual training of our military" earlier in the week

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham March 7, 2020
Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data
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Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data

Vast majority of flour exports to DPRK last year came from China, according to customs data from Moscow and Beijing

Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 6, 2020
After indictment, North Korea rushed to move stolen funds to safety: DOJ

After indictment, North Korea rushed to move stolen funds to safety: DOJ

Federal prosecutors say DPRK moved stolen cryptocurrency as soon as cybercrime charges were made public

After indictment, North Korea rushed to move stolen funds to safety: DOJ
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 6, 2020
MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China

MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China

Shipment includes masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, and hand hygiene products, spokesperson says

MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 6, 2020