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Orascom financed LED displays on Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel: sources

Orascom financed LED displays on Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel: sources

Rumors also re-emerge about restaurants under-development in the hotel, which could open "next year"

Orascom financed LED displays on Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 26, 2019
Stephen Biegun, top Russian diplomat talk North Korea in phone call: MFA

Stephen Biegun, top Russian diplomat talk North Korea in phone call: MFA

Conversation comes days after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister met with DPRK's Choe Son Hui

Stephen Biegun, top Russian diplomat talk North Korea in phone call: MFA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 26, 2019
New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance
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New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance

Post-2017 model seen Monday may have also appeared alongside North Korean leader last year

New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2019
South Korea says it “strongly” protests recent North Korean artillery drill

South Korea says it “strongly” protests recent North Korean artillery drill

Recent exercise took place on anniversary of Yeonpyeong island shelling: defense ministry

South Korea says it “strongly” protests recent North Korean artillery drill
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 26, 2019
Medical technology exhibition kicks off in Pyongyang: KCNA

Medical technology exhibition kicks off in Pyongyang: KCNA

Event to focus on "domestic production of medicines and medical appliances," state media says

Medical technology exhibition kicks off in Pyongyang: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 25, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia

North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia

DPRK team led by vice FM Ri Kil Song sought to strengthen ties with counterparts in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos

North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 25, 2019
North Korean artillery drills violated inter-Korean military agreement, MND says

North Korean artillery drills violated inter-Korean military agreement, MND says

ROK defence ministry calls on DPRK to cease acts that "heighten military tensions"

North Korean artillery drills violated inter-Korean military agreement, MND says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits frontline units, orders military to step-up “war-like” drills

Kim Jong Un visits frontline units, orders military to step-up “war-like” drills

Korean People's Army must be prepared for "regular mobilization," DPRK leader says

Kim Jong Un visits frontline units, orders military to step-up “war-like” drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 24, 2019
Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel

Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel

Move follows recent reshuffle at UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions implementation

Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2019
If deal with North Korea fails, responsibility “should lie” with U.S.: official

If deal with North Korea fails, responsibility “should lie” with U.S.: official

Choe Son Hui's remarks in Moscow continue trend of tough rhetoric from Pyongyang in recent days

If deal with North Korea fails, responsibility “should lie” with U.S.: official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 22, 2019