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International trade fair begins in North Korea’s Rason city

International trade fair begins in North Korea’s Rason city

110 organizations taking part in annual exhibition, state media says

International trade fair begins in North Korea’s Rason city
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 12, 2019
Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
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Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data

Exports dropped similarly last year, numbers indicate

Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 12, 2019
U.S. NGO gets UN green light for tuberculosis, hepatitis care work in North Korea

U.S. NGO gets UN green light for tuberculosis, hepatitis care work in North Korea

Exemption is second this year for Christian Friends of Korea

U.S. NGO gets UN green light for tuberculosis, hepatitis care work in North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 12, 2019
Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Analysts say the launch marks the first appearance of a new missile resembling U.S. ATACMS design

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 10, 2019
No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA

No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA

Pyongyang reminds Seoul that any dialogue will be "strictly" between U.S. and DPRK, not involve ROK

No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Letter from DPRK leader says missile tests will cease when U.S.-ROK drills end

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

Seoul describes test as an "armed demonstration" in response to ongoing military exercises

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

U.S. President indicates he is open to meeting Kim again

Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

Washington "resolute" that sanctions will remain in place until denuclearization, Mark Esper says

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 9, 2019
Reflecting Kim Jong Un’s changing role, North Korea shakes up diplomatic protocol

Reflecting Kim Jong Un’s changing role, North Korea shakes up diplomatic protocol

Incoming ambassadors now required to address credentials to DPRK leader, document reveals

Reflecting Kim Jong Un’s changing role, North Korea shakes up diplomatic protocol
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 9, 2019