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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
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