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South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests

South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests

Pyongyang's action could escalate military tensions on the peninsula, Blue House says

South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 16, 2019
North Korea says it has “no intention” to hold talks with South

North Korea says it has “no intention” to hold talks with South

CPRC statement follows two recent DPRK foreign ministry complaints about South Korea's role

North Korea says it has “no intention” to hold talks with South
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 15, 2019
Singapore company charged with shipping alcohol to North Korea

Singapore company charged with shipping alcohol to North Korea

SinSMS Pte. Ltd. accused of shipping wine and spirits worth SGD600,000 over four-month period

Singapore company charged with shipping alcohol to North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 15, 2019
North Korea must denuclearize in “big deal” before economic concessions: Bolton

North Korea must denuclearize in “big deal” before economic concessions: Bolton

In interview with VOA, top Trump advisor says "substantive" talks with DPRK remain on hold

North Korea must denuclearize in “big deal” before economic concessions: Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 15, 2019
Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term

Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term

In Liberation Day speech, South Korean President says "peace and unification" possible by 2045

Moon promises to “solidify” denuclearization, peace economy by end of term
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 14, 2019
North Korean party daily warns U.S. against plans to deploy missiles in Asia

North Korean party daily warns U.S. against plans to deploy missiles in Asia

Analysis slams U.S. "forces of aggression," comes in response to remarks by Mark Esper last week

North Korean party daily warns U.S. against plans to deploy missiles in Asia
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 14, 2019
Thousands of North Korean students spend summer vacations on building site: KCNA

Thousands of North Korean students spend summer vacations on building site: KCNA

Universities from across the DPRK dispatch pupils to work on Samjiyon project, state media reports

Thousands of North Korean students spend summer vacations on building site: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 14, 2019
Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
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Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal

DPRK-flagged vessels continue to flout international maritime laws in busy waterways

Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 13, 2019
Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions
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Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions

Factories, other major projects underwent redevelopment following leader's visits last year

Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 13, 2019
Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

DPRK leader hails officials' role in developing "new weapons systems" for the country

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 13, 2019