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Russia rejects UN claims on shipment of 90,000 vodka bottles to North Korea

Russia rejects UN claims on shipment of 90,000 vodka bottles to North Korea

Embassy in DPRK insists shipment would not fall under "luxury goods" category

Russia rejects UN claims on shipment of 90,000 vodka bottles to North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 11, 2019
Kim Jong Un guided another test of new “super-large” MLRS on Tuesday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided another test of new “super-large” MLRS on Tuesday: KCNA

System now reportedly "finally verified," though DPRK leader hints that more testing may be required

Kim Jong Un guided another test of new “super-large” MLRS on Tuesday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 10, 2019
Bolton out as Trump’s National Security Advisor

Bolton out as Trump’s National Security Advisor

Pyongyang has often publicly railed against Bolton's comments

Bolton out as Trump’s National Security Advisor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 10, 2019
Damage from Typhoon Lingling “smaller than expected,” North Korean media says

Damage from Typhoon Lingling “smaller than expected,” North Korean media says

Recovery from Saturday's storm proceeding at a "rapid speed": Rodong Sinmun

Damage from Typhoon Lingling “smaller than expected,” North Korean media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 10, 2019
Friendship group to host Pyongyang blockchain, cryptocurrency conference in 2020

Friendship group to host Pyongyang blockchain, cryptocurrency conference in 2020

KFA offering to help assist potential U.S. participants in skirting travel ban to DPRK

Friendship group to host Pyongyang blockchain, cryptocurrency conference in 2020
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 10, 2019
No place for “idle” United Nations workers in North Korea, DPRK mission says

No place for “idle” United Nations workers in North Korea, DPRK mission says

DPRK office in New York defends calls for United Nations to cut in-country staff

No place for “idle” United Nations workers in North Korea, DPRK mission says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 9, 2019
North Korea launches two projectiles from South Pyongan Province

North Korea launches two projectiles from South Pyongan Province

Test is the DPRK's eighth since July 25 and tenth this year

North Korea launches two projectiles from South Pyongan Province
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne September 9, 2019
North Korea willing to return to talks with U.S. in late September: MFA

North Korea willing to return to talks with U.S. in late September: MFA

Vice foreign minister Choe Son Hui says Washington must bring new "calculation" to negotiations

North Korea willing to return to talks with U.S. in late September: MFA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 9, 2019
North Korean media shows off “new” smartphone resembling Samsung Note 8

North Korean media shows off “new” smartphone resembling Samsung Note 8

"Kiltongmu" phone reportedly manufactured by previously-unknown DPRK company

North Korean media shows off “new” smartphone resembling Samsung Note 8
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2019
U.S. “disappointed” with North Korea’s continued missile testing, Pompeo says

U.S. “disappointed” with North Korea’s continued missile testing, Pompeo says

Secretary of State says he hope talks resume in the "coming days or perhaps weeks"

U.S. “disappointed” with North Korea’s continued missile testing, Pompeo says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 8, 2019