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Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

North Korean leader hails Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm as a "revolution" in food production

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
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U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant

The vessel stopped signaling location after its arrival in the area

U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2019
Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea

Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea

Aid group’s work expected to focus on DPRK’s water supplies and drinking water access

Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 17, 2019
North Korean vice defense minister arrives in Beijing ahead of Xiangshan Forum

North Korean vice defense minister arrives in Beijing ahead of Xiangshan Forum

Kim Hyong Ryong's visit comes one day after Chinese military delegation left Pyongyang

North Korean vice defense minister arrives in Beijing ahead of Xiangshan Forum
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 17, 2019
North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns

North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns

Eugene Bell Foundation calls on South Korean civil society to provide funds, "shoulder the responsibility"

North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 17, 2019
Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says

Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says

One deportee may be director of U.S.-sanctioned Korea South-South Cooperation Corp

Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

Extended run of “Land of the People” propaganda show saw ups and downs, ends without fanfare

North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2019
U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official

U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official

Assistant Sec. State David Stilwell told Senators that U.S. is on “better track now” than in the past

U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 16, 2019
Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
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Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October

Planet imagery taken almost every day shows regular traffic despite sanctions

Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 16, 2019
North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits

North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits

Rodong Sinmun calls for greater self-sacrifice, knowledge-sharing among economic officials

North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 16, 2019