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North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

Latest launch comes just over a week since the last test

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
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North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts

DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports

North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
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Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows

Despite reports of dollar value surge in some areas, NK Pro data indicates stability

Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2019
Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September

Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September

Macau International Airport confirms Air Koryo flights yet to land

Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 23, 2019
DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

Pyongyang ready for "both dialogue and confrontation," DPRK foreign minister says

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
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As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho

Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up

As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2019
North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House

North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House

Comments come as local media reports Special Rep. Biegun may stay an additional day in South Korea

North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

Six Northeast Asian nations to display products, hold meetings at annual event

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 22, 2019
North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

Pyongyang fast-food eatery offering points-based "preferred services" for regular visitors

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

Mark Esper says he doesn't trust DPRK leader, "verifiable" agreement needed

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019