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Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns

Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns

After accusing Pyongyang of crimes against humanity, statement is UN human rights chief's second on DPRK this month

Sanctions “impeding” North Korea’s COVID-19 efforts, UN human rights chief warns
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 24, 2020
Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade

Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade

Despite 2019 trade rebound, sanctions still major obstacle, Ambassador Berlian Napitupulu says in radio interview

Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 24, 2020
North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment

North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment

Electronic leaflet reportedly aimed at providing citizens with an "accurate understanding" of COVID-19

North Korea issues new e-book to assist with coronavirus diagnosis, treatment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2020
If North Korea needs coronavirus help, “we’ll give them help,” Trump says

If North Korea needs coronavirus help, “we’ll give them help,” Trump says

Pyongyang denies having any COVID-19 infections, but Trump says North Korea is "going through something"

If North Korea needs coronavirus help, “we’ll give them help,” Trump says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 23, 2020
Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
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Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump

Quarantine of arriving cargo also apparent in latest satellite imagery

Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 23, 2020
North Korean official purged for “debauchery,” defying quarantine: state media

North Korean official purged for “debauchery,” defying quarantine: state media

Chonnae county cadre accused of undermining nationwide coronavirus prevention measures by organizing drinking parties

North Korean official purged for “debauchery,” defying quarantine: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 23, 2020
North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday

North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday

DPRK leader orders military to "further build up" strike capabilities following likely KN-24 test

North Korea hails successful test of “tactical guided weapon” on Saturday
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 21, 2020
North Korea says Trump wrote to Kim Jong Un, offered help on coronavirus

North Korea says Trump wrote to Kim Jong Un, offered help on coronavirus

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, warns that "excellent" personal relations don't mean US-DPRK relations are good

North Korea says Trump wrote to Kim Jong Un, offered help on coronavirus
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 21, 2020
North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature to meet on April 10, state media says

North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature to meet on April 10, state media says

Supreme People's Assembly last met in August last year

North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature to meet on April 10, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 20, 2020
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA

Western front exercise is the second of its kind this month, aimed at determining combat readiness

Kim Jong Un oversees artillery strike contest by North Korean army: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 20, 2020