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Concessions to “imperialist” sanctions can destroy nations, Rodong Sinmun warns

Concessions to “imperialist” sanctions can destroy nations, Rodong Sinmun warns

In analysis, North Korean party daily says experiences of Libya and Iraq should serve as a serious lesson

Concessions to “imperialist” sanctions can destroy nations, Rodong Sinmun warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 21, 2019
North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system

North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system

Extended plenary meeting held to implement orders handed down by Kim Jong Un last month, KCNA reports

North Korean Cabinet agrees to pursue “radical” changes in education system
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 20, 2019
South Korea football association seeks to discipline DPRK after this week’s game

South Korea football association seeks to discipline DPRK after this week’s game

Ban on media and fans from the South forced teams to play key match in empty stadium

South Korea football association seeks to discipline DPRK after this week’s game
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 18, 2019
UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea

UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea

UN Central Emergency Response Fund released $6 million to help vulnerable people in the DPRK

UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Badge for Kim Jong Un National Defense University spotted on graduate’s uniform recently

Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2019
North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says

North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says

"Critically important" that medication order be placed soon, NGO spokesperson tells NK News

North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

North Korean leader hails Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm as a "revolution" in food production

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
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U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant

The vessel stopped signaling location after its arrival in the area

U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2019
Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea

Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea

Aid group’s work expected to focus on DPRK’s water supplies and drinking water access

Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 17, 2019
North Korean vice defense minister arrives in Beijing ahead of Xiangshan Forum

North Korean vice defense minister arrives in Beijing ahead of Xiangshan Forum

Kim Hyong Ryong's visit comes one day after Chinese military delegation left Pyongyang

North Korean vice defense minister arrives in Beijing ahead of Xiangshan Forum
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 17, 2019