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North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

Top DPRK economic official headed to Syria Thursday following deputy’s August visit

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019
North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

Orangchon Power Station's Phalhyang Dam set to help solve "tense electricity issue of the country," state media says

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 4, 2019
Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA

Senior army leader's comments follow Trump's remarks that U.S. is still willing to use military force if necessary

Use of armed force against North Korea would be “horrible” for U.S.: KPA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Construction of the town-sized Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm and Tree Nursery began in August 2018

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2019
North Korean ruling party Central Committee to hold plenary session this month

North Korean ruling party Central Committee to hold plenary session this month

Meeting set to discuss and decide "crucial" international and domestic issues, state media says

North Korean ruling party Central Committee to hold plenary session this month
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea’s “revolutionary” Mount Paektu on horseback

Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea’s “revolutionary” Mount Paektu on horseback

DPRK leader calls on citizens to "demonstrate the country's dignity and honor before the world"

Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea’s “revolutionary” Mount Paektu on horseback
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
Trump says he has “confidence” in Kim Jong Un, believes he’ll denuclearize

Trump says he has “confidence” in Kim Jong Un, believes he’ll denuclearize

U.S. President reiterates strong relationship with "rocket man" DPRK leader

Trump says he has “confidence” in Kim Jong Un, believes he’ll denuclearize
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
U.S. must decide what “Christmas gift” it will receive from North Korea: MFA

U.S. must decide what “Christmas gift” it will receive from North Korea: MFA

Vice foreign minister rejects Washington's calls for talks, warns it could "backtrack" on good-will measures

U.S. must decide what “Christmas gift” it will receive from North Korea: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 3, 2019
North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

Second stage completed, officials declare, with final stage deadline still set for October 2020

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019
Inter-Korean agreement to resume work at Mount Kumgang “still valid”: MOU

Inter-Korean agreement to resume work at Mount Kumgang “still valid”: MOU

ROK Unification Minister urges two Koreas to resolve current tensions, pursue "sustainable exchange and cooperation"

Inter-Korean agreement to resume work at Mount Kumgang “still valid”: MOU
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 2, 2019