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North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

2018 saw massive state propaganda event held for the first time in five years

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

While observers welcome apparent 400% increase, future budget issues could complicate release

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 21, 2019
North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
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North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal

Imagery taken last month shows new equipment at all-important transport hub

North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North

South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North

KOICA says plans must take into account "special situation" on the peninsula

South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 20, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
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North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data

Shipments were the highest since 2011, though cereal imports remained constant

North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 20, 2019
Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Lawmaker says the two sides discussed “specific projects,” but repeats concerns over sanctions

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2019
KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

New promotion raises possibility of resumed work near 105-story "Hotel of Doom"

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2019
In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media

In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media

Yonhap News Agency suing competitor for unauthorized distribution of the Rodong Sinmun

In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 19, 2019
UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
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UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea

The panel identified "Liberty Shipping as the operator of other designated vessels as well as DPRK-flagged ships"

UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 19, 2019