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Kim Jong Un convenes army top brass, orders increased “nuclear war deterrence”

Kim Jong Un convenes army top brass, orders increased “nuclear war deterrence”

Meeting is DPRK leader's second public event in more than six weeks, following two unexplained absences from public eye

Kim Jong Un convenes army top brass, orders increased “nuclear war deterrence”
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 23, 2020
Russian flour to North Korea dropped in February, rose sharply in March: data
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Russian flour to North Korea dropped in February, rose sharply in March: data

Reported exports come amid concerns of food insecurity in DPRK

Russian flour to North Korea dropped in February, rose sharply in March: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 23, 2020
Top South Korean officials to seek sanctions exemption on COVID-19 aid for North

Top South Korean officials to seek sanctions exemption on COVID-19 aid for North

Chief inter-Korean policy lawmaker and unification minister discuss sending medical experts and quarantine supplies

Top South Korean officials to seek sanctions exemption on COVID-19 aid for North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 22, 2020
North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

UN sanctions would still require Seoul to exercise due diligence and inspect DPRK vessels, however

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 22, 2020
Amid health rumors, Kim Jong Un absent for two consecutive three-week periods

Amid health rumors, Kim Jong Un absent for two consecutive three-week periods

North Korean leader has not appeared in public since May 1

Amid health rumors, Kim Jong Un absent for two consecutive three-week periods
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 22, 2020
New website sheds light on “weird and wonderful” contemporary North Korean art

New website sheds light on “weird and wonderful” contemporary North Korean art

Specialties include classical reproductions like the Mona Lisa and surprisingly subtle works of propaganda

New website sheds light on “weird and wonderful” contemporary North Korean art
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 21, 2020
North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi

North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi

India remains one of North Korea's main trading partners after China, despite concerns over Pyongyang's nuclear program

North Korean ambassador to India begins post in New Delhi
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 21, 2020
North Korea touts new remote learning tech as COVID-19 fears keep students home

North Korea touts new remote learning tech as COVID-19 fears keep students home

State media promotion follows adoption of new law on "tele-education" back in April

North Korea touts new remote learning tech as COVID-19 fears keep students home
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 21, 2020
Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says

Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says

Incoming students at Pyongyang Service Industry University learning how to provide "incredible service": Uriminzokkiri

Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2020
No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says

Russian ambassador to DPRK says he is "inclined to trust" Pyongyang's statistics

No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 20, 2020