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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
Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN
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Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN

Russia has transferred nearly 29,000 tons of oil to DPRK so far this year, data shows

Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 22, 2019
Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

T Specialist firm also fined $800,000 for its role in sanctions violations, while Wang Zhiguo jailed for a year

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2019
Malaysia to reopen embassy in Pyongyang next year, foreign minister says 

Malaysia to reopen embassy in Pyongyang next year, foreign minister says 

Vice foreign minister also set to visit DPRK by the end of the year

Malaysia to reopen embassy in Pyongyang next year, foreign minister says 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2019
Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper

Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper

U.S. Defense Secretary also says alliance with Seoul is "getting better and better"

Deal with North Korea “too important not to keep trying”: Esper
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 21, 2019
N. Korea set to name new ambassador to Iran as two seek to expand economic ties 

N. Korea set to name new ambassador to Iran as two seek to expand economic ties 

Former ambassador Kang Sam Hyon left in September after almost 5 years in Tehran

N. Korea set to name new ambassador to Iran as two seek to expand economic ties 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2019
Kim Jong Un will not attend upcoming ASEAN summit, North Korean state media says

Kim Jong Un will not attend upcoming ASEAN summit, North Korean state media says

North Korean leader has rejected President Moon's invitation to ROK-ASEAN meeting set to kick off next Monday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un will not attend upcoming ASEAN summit, North Korean state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2019