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Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing

Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing

Four Russian border guards reportedly injured in high-seas incident, FSB says

Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

O'Brien noted that North Korea has taken previous presidents "to the cleaners"

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 18, 2019
South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

JoongAng Ilbo claims on Monday inaccurate, NK News understands

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter

Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter

Statement follows investigation by Seoul-backed human rights watchdog

Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 18, 2019
North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 17, 2019
Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
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Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea

Trade in graphite with DPRK could risk sanctions designation from U.S. Treasury Department

Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2019
Two Koreas running out of time to discuss planned World Cup qualifier match: MOU

Two Koreas running out of time to discuss planned World Cup qualifier match: MOU

Teams expected to face-off on October 15 in Pyongyang, though North reportedly unresponsive

Two Koreas running out of time to discuss planned World Cup qualifier match: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 17, 2019
Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea

Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea

U.S. President reiterates relationship with Pyongyang is "very good"

Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
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Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data

Exports following a similar pattern to 2018

Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2019
Buildings in Pyongyang being repainted en masse, recent photos show

Buildings in Pyongyang being repainted en masse, recent photos show

Iconic pastel colors removed from many buildings in North Korea's capital

Buildings in Pyongyang being repainted en masse, recent photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2019