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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
South Korea repatriates two North Koreans accused of murdering crew mates

South Korea repatriates two North Koreans accused of murdering crew mates

Seoul says two "criminals" not subject to protection under law, though it's unclear if they attempted to claim asylum

South Korea repatriates two North Koreans accused of murdering crew mates
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 7, 2019
Rising sea levels could inundate North Korea’s Sinuiju by 2050, new study shows

Rising sea levels could inundate North Korea’s Sinuiju by 2050, new study shows

New data projections show “hundreds of thousands” of North Koreans live in areas vulnerable to major flooding

Rising sea levels could inundate North Korea’s Sinuiju by 2050, new study shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 6, 2019
DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

North Korean official Kwon Jong Gun accused U.S. of seeking confrontation, trying to extinguish "spark" of dialogue

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 6, 2019
North Korean party daily criticizes ministries’ failure to meet IT demands 

North Korean party daily criticizes ministries’ failure to meet IT demands 

Other institutions praised for AI, wireless network advances, and new tech products at 2019 IT fair

North Korean party daily criticizes ministries’ failure to meet IT demands 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 6, 2019
South Korea proposes delegation for visit to North Korea’s Mount Kumgang

South Korea proposes delegation for visit to North Korea’s Mount Kumgang

Joint inspection team to feature "authorities and business operators," MOU says

South Korea proposes delegation for visit to North Korea’s Mount Kumgang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 5, 2019
DPRK, U.S. need to address peace regime in negotiations: top State Dept official

DPRK, U.S. need to address peace regime in negotiations: top State Dept official

U.S. Deputy Special Representative for DPRK Alex Wong calls peace regime with North "powerful" and "an aspiration"

DPRK, U.S. need to address peace regime in negotiations: top State Dept official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 5, 2019
South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

Confirmation follows unverified local media reports that Washington and Seoul had agreed to suspend Vigilant Ace drills

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 5, 2019
Hopes for talks with the U.S. “narrowing,” North Korean foreign ministry warns

Hopes for talks with the U.S. “narrowing,” North Korean foreign ministry warns

DPRK condemns U.S.'s recent 2018 Country Reports on Terrorism list

Hopes for talks with the U.S. “narrowing,” North Korean foreign ministry warns
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 4, 2019
State Department’s DPRK policy focused on cyber crime, nuclear weapons: report

State Department’s DPRK policy focused on cyber crime, nuclear weapons: report

State Department's report highlights its own implementation of Trump Administration's Asia-Pacific policy

State Department’s DPRK policy focused on cyber crime, nuclear weapons: report
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 4, 2019