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DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

Joint Economic Committee holding three days of meetings, with signing ceremonies set for Wednesday

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
U.S. has plenty of options should North Korea not denuclearize, official says

U.S. has plenty of options should North Korea not denuclearize, official says

As tensions mount, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien says U.S. seeks "peaceful resolution" to DPRK issue

U.S. has plenty of options should North Korea not denuclearize, official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 8, 2019
Don’t “void” our special relationship, Trump warns Kim Jong Un after latest test

Don’t “void” our special relationship, Trump warns Kim Jong Un after latest test

In series of tweets, U.S. President appears to link North Korean “hostile” actions to next year’s presidential election

Don’t “void” our special relationship, Trump warns Kim Jong Un after latest test
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 8, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Resort built starting last spring is an achievement made under “worst adversity” from enemies, top official says

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 8, 2019
North Korea no longer willing to discuss denuclearization with U.S., envoy says

North Korea no longer willing to discuss denuclearization with U.S., envoy says

Pyongyang has no need for "lengthy talks" with Washington: Kim Song

North Korea no longer willing to discuss denuclearization with U.S., envoy says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 7, 2019
North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground

North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground

Results of test set to enhance the "strategic position" of the DPRK, Academy of the National Defence Science says

North Korea hails “very important” test at satellite launching ground
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham December 7, 2019
UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft

UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft

U.S. ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft rotates to the presidency of the Security Council this month

UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 6, 2019
North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking

North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking

Officials must not "receive money and goods" from citizens engaged in criminal activities, poster stresses

North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 6, 2019
New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  

New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  

State-run hospitals to offer services such as breast tumor treatment, cataract surgery, dental implants: state media

New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019
North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats

Reacting to Trump's recent comments about using force against DPRK, Choe Son Hui warns of a "very dangerous challenge"

North Korean official warns “dotard” Trump against further military threats
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 5, 2019