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North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
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North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery

Satellite imagery shows hardened-dirt roadway to Sinuiju infrastructure is complete, but awaiting asphalt

North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2020
United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says

United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says

Move in line with country's obligations under UNSC Resolution 2397

United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 26, 2020
Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus

Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus

Computer-simulated command post training was set for spring, scaled down to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea

Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2020
UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus

UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus

Call to action comes as fears grow that coronavirus epidemic will spread to ill-prepared North Korea

UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 26, 2020
After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank

After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank

Deputy special representative for DPRK Alex Wong's appearance at Hudson Institute follows "snub" of Senate hearing

After skipping Senate, Trump’s North Korea envoy updates “friends” at think tank
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 26, 2020
Russia ships rapid coronavirus diagnosis equipment to North Korea: MFA

Russia ships rapid coronavirus diagnosis equipment to North Korea: MFA

1500 kits intended to help improve DPRK's ability to "prevent the spread of the disease," Moscow says

Russia ships rapid coronavirus diagnosis equipment to North Korea: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 26, 2020
North Korean media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician

North Korean media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician

Prominent escapees serving as "shock troops of inter-Korean confrontation," Meari outlet says

North Korean media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 26, 2020
Air Koryo has slots for twice-weekly flight through March: Vladivostok Airport

Air Koryo has slots for twice-weekly flight through March: Vladivostok Airport

VVO airport data indicates nine round trip slots are in place from March 1

Air Koryo has slots for twice-weekly flight through March: Vladivostok Airport
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 25, 2020
MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

NGO gets the all-clear to bring personal protective equipment, diagnostic equipment into DPRK

MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2020
Bipartisan Senators chastise State Department for ducking North Korea oversight

Bipartisan Senators chastise State Department for ducking North Korea oversight

Senator expresses "sincere disappointment" at Trump administration's decision to skip hearing

Bipartisan Senators chastise State Department for ducking North Korea oversight
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 25, 2020