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North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions

North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions

Vice foreign minister Kim Son Gyong urges bloc to operate on the basis of "impartiality and objectivity"

North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 17, 2020
UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies
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UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies

UN agency set to import ultrasound machines, operating tables, midwifery kits, and other kit into the DPRK

UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 17, 2020
Border area officials visit defector’s house, ban fueling of anti-DPRK balloons

Border area officials visit defector’s house, ban fueling of anti-DPRK balloons

Incheon also said it reached out to four NGOs to warn against sending anti-regime leaflets or rice bottles North

Border area officials visit defector’s house, ban fueling of anti-DPRK balloons
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020
South Korea’s unification minister tenders resignation

South Korea’s unification minister tenders resignation

Minister Kim Yeon-chul says he takes "all responsibility" for a recent souring in inter-Korean relations

South Korea’s unification minister tenders resignation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020
Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown

Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown

Air Koryo aircraft P-671 flew to unknown destinations on June 17 and April 23

Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 17, 2020
South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House

South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House

ROK army also warns DPRK will "pay the price" should it escalate tensions

South Korea will not tolerate insults, aggression from the North: Blue House
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020
“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

Kim Yo Jong says South "subservient" to U.S., while Jang Kum Chol closes door on all contacts

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020
North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

Recap of event calls it “latest punishment measure”, says DPRK “will set the intensity” for further action

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 16, 2020
North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas

North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas

Pyongyang also says it rejected request from Seoul to send a special envoy in a bid to easing souring tensions

North Korea to deploy troops, resume military drills in demilitarized areas
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 16, 2020
North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

Research brief says Kim Il Sung University using American software STK to run satellite simulations

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020