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Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Analysts say the launch marks the first appearance of a new missile resembling U.S. ATACMS design

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 10, 2019
No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA

No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA

Pyongyang reminds Seoul that any dialogue will be "strictly" between U.S. and DPRK, not involve ROK

No inter-Korean talks until ROK gives “plausible excuse” for joint drills: MFA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Letter from DPRK leader says missile tests will cease when U.S.-ROK drills end

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

Seoul describes test as an "armed demonstration" in response to ongoing military exercises

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

U.S. President indicates he is open to meeting Kim again

Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House

Washington "resolute" that sanctions will remain in place until denuclearization, Mark Esper says

U.S. defense chief expects “early resumption” of North Korea talks: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 9, 2019
Reflecting Kim Jong Un’s changing role, North Korea shakes up diplomatic protocol

Reflecting Kim Jong Un’s changing role, North Korea shakes up diplomatic protocol

Incoming ambassadors now required to address credentials to DPRK leader, document reveals

Reflecting Kim Jong Un’s changing role, North Korea shakes up diplomatic protocol
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 9, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
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North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June

DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil

North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 8, 2019
North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says

North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says

14th Supreme People's Assembly last met in March

North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 8, 2019
“Wake up” and work harder, North Korean party daily tells economic officials

“Wake up” and work harder, North Korean party daily tells economic officials

Rodong Sinmun urges top bureaucrats to reject laziness, defeatism as five-year plan deadline looms

“Wake up” and work harder, North Korean party daily tells economic officials
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 8, 2019