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South rejects North Korean reports tying mass defection issue to family reunions

South rejects North Korean reports tying mass defection issue to family reunions

Dismissal comes amid increasing calls in DPRK media for ROK to return 12 workers

South rejects North Korean reports tying mass defection issue to family reunions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 20, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
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North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years

The sharp increase follows a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in June

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2019
Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea

Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea

Remarks echo recent DPRK calls for greater flexibility in upcoming negotiations

Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 19, 2019
North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

Seoul holds ceremony marking first anniversary of Pyongyang summit, but Pyongyang remains silent

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2019
Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing

Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing

Four Russian border guards reportedly injured in high-seas incident, FSB says

Russia detains 161 North Korean “poachers” amid dispute over illegal fishing
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

O'Brien noted that North Korea has taken previous presidents "to the cleaners"

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 18, 2019
South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

JoongAng Ilbo claims on Monday inaccurate, NK News understands

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter

Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter

Statement follows investigation by Seoul-backed human rights watchdog

Mother of North Korean restaurant worker calls on South to return her daughter
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 18, 2019
North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 17, 2019
Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
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Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea

Trade in graphite with DPRK could risk sanctions designation from U.S. Treasury Department

Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2019