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Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week

Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week

Exhibitions in Green Building Materials and Furniture, Sci-Tech Health and Sports opened on Monday

Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2019
North Korea ranks third-to-last in new global health security index

North Korea ranks third-to-last in new global health security index

DPRK’s preparedness for a disease outbreak ranks among worst in the world, study says

North Korea ranks third-to-last in new global health security index
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 28, 2019
Malaysian PM met top N. Korean official at NAM summit to talk normalizing ties

Malaysian PM met top N. Korean official at NAM summit to talk normalizing ties

Choe Ryong Hae also met Venezuelan and Vietnamese dignitaries, condemned U.S.-ROK alliance in Baku speech

Malaysian PM met top N. Korean official at NAM summit to talk normalizing ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 28, 2019
South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue

South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue

"Unilateral action" by the DPRK against ROK-owned property may harm relations, MOU says

South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 28, 2019
Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

In factory visit, DPRK leader calls for country to bring manufacturing to the level of developed countries

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 27, 2019
Close Kim-Trump relationship no guarantee of peace, North Korean official warns

Close Kim-Trump relationship no guarantee of peace, North Korean official warns

Kim Yong Chol accuses Washington of continued "delaying tactics" in diplomacy

Close Kim-Trump relationship no guarantee of peace, North Korean official warns
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 26, 2019
Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis
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Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis

Flight schedule shows an increasingly busy timetable for Air Koryo

Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2019
DOD has identified remains of 41 soldiers returned from DPRK last year: report

DOD has identified remains of 41 soldiers returned from DPRK last year: report

Despite public commitment by Trump and Kim, repatriations of Korean War veterans’ remains have stopped since July 2018

DOD has identified remains of 41 soldiers returned from DPRK last year: report
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 25, 2019
Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties

Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties

Baku set to open 18th Non-Aligned Movement summit with leaders of North Korean allies in attendance

Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says

North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says

Pyongyang has asked that South Korean-owned assets be removed from the resort "on an agreed date": MOU

North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says