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North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

Launch represents Pyongyang's fourth test of 2020

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2020
Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN

Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN

Exemption is fourth related to coronavirus pandemic, despite DPRK's claims that it has no infections

Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 27, 2020
COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says

Pyongyang yet to request inter-Korean cooperation on the issue, Chung Sye-kyun tells reporters in Seoul

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely “not good,” South’s Prime Minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2020
Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Only foreign carrier to operate flights to Pyongyang halted service in late January due to COVID-19

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2020
Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says

Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says

2280 people nationwide remain under "medical observation": KCNA

Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2020
Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google

Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google

South Korea possibly linked to attacks via "DarkHotel" group

Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 26, 2020
North Korea, other member states urge UN to help lift unilateral sanctions

North Korea, other member states urge UN to help lift unilateral sanctions

Sanctions impeding ability to fight COVID-19, eight countries tell Secretary General António Guterres

North Korea, other member states urge UN to help lift unilateral sanctions
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 26, 2020
U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo

U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo

Secretary of State seemed to suggest that the DPRK had not accepted Trump administration's offer of humanitarian aid

U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 26, 2020
Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship

South Korean defense minister says ship sank because of "North Korea's ambush provocation"

Ten years since Cheonan sinking, Seoul mulls naming new frigate after the ship
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2020
Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers

Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers

Following artillery drills last week, Central Committee department cadres convey leader’s thanks, give gifts to soldiers

Top North Korean party departments spotlighted in rare visit to soldiers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2020