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10.1 million North Koreans need “urgent” food aid despite “bumper harvest”: UN

10.1 million North Koreans need “urgent” food aid despite “bumper harvest”: UN

Food assistance estimates for 2020 are same as 2019, despite DPRK claims of improved food supply

10.1 million North Koreans need “urgent” food aid despite “bumper harvest”: UN
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 10, 2020
U.S.-ROK working group meeting held in Seoul to discuss North Korea

U.S.-ROK working group meeting held in Seoul to discuss North Korea

Inter-Korean issues likely discussed, while MOU insists "independent tourism" not a matter of U.S.-ROK consultation

U.S.-ROK working group meeting held in Seoul to discuss North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 10, 2020
DPRK-attributed malware attack uses ROK government certificate to trick victims

DPRK-attributed malware attack uses ROK government certificate to trick victims

Code reportedly designed by North Korean “Kimsuky” group installs trojan to steal information from infected computers

DPRK-attributed malware attack uses ROK government certificate to trick victims
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee February 9, 2020
Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Panel members make eleventh-hour progress to deliver draft to 1718 Committee

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer February 8, 2020
China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
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China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN

After delay, Beijing reported remainder of its September-December oil export data to UN Security Council

China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 7, 2020
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
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North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 7, 2020
Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
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Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work

Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment

Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2020
North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures

North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures

Open-source data suggests maritime traffic in DPRK waters reduced in recent days

North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 7, 2020
North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

Import of millions of kilograms of fish from China last year came despite a thriving domestic seafood industry

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 7, 2020
World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
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World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work

Decision will allow WFP to bring hand-barrows, shovels, and pick-axes into DPRK

World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 6, 2020