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Kim Jong Un offers condolences to South Koreans fighting coronavirus outbreak

Kim Jong Un offers condolences to South Koreans fighting coronavirus outbreak

In letter to President Moon Jae-in, DPRK leader says he will "quietly cheer" for compatriots in the South

Kim Jong Un offers condolences to South Koreans fighting coronavirus outbreak
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham March 5, 2020
Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel
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Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel

Efforts necessary to find a non-sanctioned partner financial institution in the DPRK

Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 5, 2020
Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo

Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo

Kim Hyong Jun, Ho Chol Man, and Ri Ho Rim all seen voting at recent ruling party meeting

Three officials likely promoted to full members of North Korea’s Politburo
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 5, 2020
North Korea’s long-range missiles threaten U.S., Esper tells Senators

North Korea’s long-range missiles threaten U.S., Esper tells Senators

Esper's comments follow Trump saying he had "no reaction" to DPRK's short-range missile tests this week

North Korea’s long-range missiles threaten U.S., Esper tells Senators
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 4, 2020
U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties
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U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties

Delisting is U.S. Treasury’s first for secondary North Korea sanctions

U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2020
Trump’s reaction to North Korea’s missile launches: “No reaction,” he says

Trump’s reaction to North Korea’s missile launches: “No reaction,” he says

Trump's comments follow DPRK army drills on Friday and missile tests on Monday

Trump’s reaction to North Korea’s missile launches: “No reaction,” he says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 3, 2020
Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea

Statement is Kim Yo Jong's first official pronouncement carried by DPRK state media

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, lashes out at “foolish” South Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 3, 2020
Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS

Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS

Haeju Bay near inter-Korean border was home to 6-month dredging operation in 2019

Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2020
North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

Vice foreign minister Ri Kil Song praises DPRK leader's "historic maiden visit" to Vietnam last February

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

State media says weapons tests helped improve readiness and accuracy of soldiers

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2020