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North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA

North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA

In response, DPRK "categorically rejects" the IAEA report and accuses the organization of bias

North Korea’s nuclear activities still “cause for serious concern”: IAEA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 11, 2019
New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
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New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway

Costs of up to 14.40 euros to traverse the full length of the highway, photo indicates

New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 11, 2019
Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Chief Engineer of the Jang Jin Gang lauded as hero for prioritizing rescue of Kim portraits as ship sank

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 11, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry delegation en route to Southeast Asia: KCNA

North Korean foreign ministry delegation en route to Southeast Asia: KCNA

High-level diplomats to visit Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia, state media says

North Korean foreign ministry delegation en route to Southeast Asia: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 10, 2019
South Korea defends decision to expel “criminal” North Korean fishermen

South Korea defends decision to expel “criminal” North Korean fishermen

Two men not eligible for protection under Refugees Protection and Settlement Support Act, MOU argues

South Korea defends decision to expel “criminal” North Korean fishermen
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 8, 2019
Kim Pyong Il, long-time North Korean ambassador in Europe, returns home

Kim Pyong Il, long-time North Korean ambassador in Europe, returns home

Successor in Prague posting set to be Ju Won Chol, a former foreign ministry Second European Department official

Kim Pyong Il, long-time North Korean ambassador in Europe, returns home
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 8, 2019
Danish NGO granted UN exemption to send agricultural machinery to North Korea

Danish NGO granted UN exemption to send agricultural machinery to North Korea

Mission East opened first resident office in Pyongyang earlier this year

Danish NGO granted UN exemption to send agricultural machinery to North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019
U.S. defense chief Esper to visit Seoul next week, Pentagon says

U.S. defense chief Esper to visit Seoul next week, Pentagon says

Meetings with South Korean counterparts set to cover GSOMIA and countering North Korea

U.S. defense chief Esper to visit Seoul next week, Pentagon says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019
North Korean official lashes out at “villain” Abe over missile comments

North Korean official lashes out at “villain” Abe over missile comments

Angry statement says North is "laughing" at Japanese leader's suggestion of no-strings-attached meeting with Kim Jong Un

North Korean official lashes out at “villain” Abe over missile comments
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 7, 2019
AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored
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AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored

IT Successes expo in Pyongyang showcased top national sci-tech projects, brands, and institutes 

AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019