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U.S. still waiting to hear from North Korea on working-level talks: Bolton

U.S. still waiting to hear from North Korea on working-level talks: Bolton

Recent test did not breach Kim's promises to President Trump, National Security Advisor insists

U.S. still waiting to hear from North Korea on working-level talks: Bolton
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019
In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
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In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit

Traffic suggests DPRK's smuggling operations continue

In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 31, 2019
North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says

North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says

Man was found near Imjin River just before midnight

North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 31, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new multiple rocket launcher on Wednesday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new multiple rocket launcher on Wednesday: KCNA

State media refrains from sharing imagery of recently-developed MRL, however

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new multiple rocket launcher on Wednesday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019
South Korea expresses “strong concerns” following North Korean missile test

South Korea expresses “strong concerns” following North Korean missile test

Pyongyang's actions could have "negative impact" on peace process, Seoul warns

South Korea expresses “strong concerns” following North Korean missile test
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019
New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND

New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND

Recently-unveiled vessel likely to be deployed "soon," defense ministry tells lawmakers

New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019
New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

Secretary Esper’s visit to likely focus on North Korea, alliance issues, ROK MND says

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

Test-launch is the second such exercise by the DPRK this month

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne | Oliver Hotham July 30, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
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North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows

DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows

North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2019
Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Over 1 million euros to be transferred for Italian firm’s technical support

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019