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UN human rights envoy says he supports “gradual lifting” of sanctions on N. Korea

UN human rights envoy says he supports “gradual lifting” of sanctions on N. Korea

Some UNSC measures not producing "clear results" and harming regular citizens, Ojea Quintana says

UN human rights envoy says he supports “gradual lifting” of sanctions on N. Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 18, 2019
Two North Korean sailors rescued on Saturday will defect, South Korea says

Two North Korean sailors rescued on Saturday will defect, South Korea says

Remaining two were repatriated via Panmunjom on Wednesday morning

Two North Korean sailors rescued on Saturday will defect, South Korea says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 18, 2019
Vessel which transshipped North Korean coal arrives in South Korea
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Vessel which transshipped North Korean coal arrives in South Korea

Vessel moved DPRK coal from Russia to China, according to Panel of Experts

Vessel which transshipped North Korean coal arrives in South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 18, 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea from June 20 to 21

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea from June 20 to 21

Visit will represent first by a PRC leader to DPRK in over ten years

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea from June 20 to 21
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 17, 2019
Ahead of Kim-Xi summit, Air China deploys wide-body jets on Pyongyang route

Ahead of Kim-Xi summit, Air China deploys wide-body jets on Pyongyang route

Unusual long-range aircraft movements could be linked to forthcoming visit by Chinese President

Ahead of Kim-Xi summit, Air China deploys wide-body jets on Pyongyang route
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 17, 2019
North Korea must develop science, technology to counter sanctions: party daily

North Korea must develop science, technology to counter sanctions: party daily

Rodong Sinmun claims "hostile forces" are seeking to push DPRK into pursuing economic liberalization

North Korea must develop science, technology to counter sanctions: party daily
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 17, 2019
North Korean vice premier hails ties with Nigeria, Venezuela in Abuja meetings

North Korean vice premier hails ties with Nigeria, Venezuela in Abuja meetings

Nigerian Vice President Osinbajo says two countries could cooperate in "agriculture and technology"

North Korean vice premier hails ties with Nigeria, Venezuela in Abuja meetings
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 16, 2019
Trump says “everybody tries” to break sanctions on North Korea

Trump says “everybody tries” to break sanctions on North Korea

U.S. President downplays North Korea's oil smuggling, says sanctions "hurting" the DPRK

Trump says “everybody tries” to break sanctions on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 14, 2019
“Substantially” demonstrate commitment to denuclearization, Moon urges North Korea

“Substantially” demonstrate commitment to denuclearization, Moon urges North Korea

Speaking in Sweden, ROK President says DPRK must "earn" the trust of international community

“Substantially” demonstrate commitment to denuclearization, Moon urges North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 14, 2019
Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea

Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea

Two sides also exchanging delegations soon to explore tourism boost: Primorye gov. Kozhemyako

Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2019