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North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns

North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns

Eugene Bell Foundation calls on South Korean civil society to provide funds, "shoulder the responsibility"

North Korea could face major tuberculosis medication shortage, NGO warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 17, 2019
Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says

Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says

One deportee may be director of U.S.-sanctioned Korea South-South Cooperation Corp

Nigeria deports seven North Korean nationals, immigration official says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

Extended run of “Land of the People” propaganda show saw ups and downs, ends without fanfare

North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2019
U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official

U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official

Assistant Sec. State David Stilwell told Senators that U.S. is on “better track now” than in the past

U.S. is “here to engage” with North Korea: senior State Dept. official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 16, 2019
Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
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Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October

Planet imagery taken almost every day shows regular traffic despite sanctions

Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 16, 2019
North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits

North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits

Rodong Sinmun calls for greater self-sacrifice, knowledge-sharing among economic officials

North Korea’s economic situation is “very difficult,” party daily admits
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 16, 2019
In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 16, 2019
Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media

KCNA hails visit as being of "weighty importance" for the country

Kim Jong Un scales politically-symbolic Mount Paektu on horseback: state media
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019
Leader of SPA to meet with head of Russian Senate in Moscow next week: TASS

Leader of SPA to meet with head of Russian Senate in Moscow next week: TASS

Announcement comes one day after Seoul’s parliament speaker asks head of Russian Senate for help on nuclear issue

Leader of SPA to meet with head of Russian Senate in Moscow next week: TASS
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 15, 2019
Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw

Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw

Final score 0-0 at empty Kim Il Sung Stadium, as North Korean spectators reportedly not allowed to attend

Historic inter-Korean World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang ends in draw
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2019