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New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND

New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND

Recently-unveiled vessel likely to be deployed "soon," defense ministry tells lawmakers

New North Korean submarine capable of carrying three SLBMs: South Korean MND
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019
New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

Secretary Esper’s visit to likely focus on North Korea, alliance issues, ROK MND says

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

Test-launch is the second such exercise by the DPRK this month

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne | Oliver Hotham July 30, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
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North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows

DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows

North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2019
Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Over 1 million euros to be transferred for Italian firm’s technical support

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 30, 2019
Special Rep. Biegun will accompany Pompeo at this week’s ASEAN forum, U.S. says

Special Rep. Biegun will accompany Pompeo at this week’s ASEAN forum, U.S. says

Washington yet to confirm dates for planned working-level talks with Pyongyang, however

Special Rep. Biegun will accompany Pompeo at this week’s ASEAN forum, U.S. says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 29, 2019
OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam

OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam

Kim Su Il worked for North Korea's Munitions Industry Department

OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 29, 2019
Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence

Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence

Kim Dong-chul tells NK News he procured "very significant" information during his time in-country

Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham July 29, 2019
North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

DPRK ready to give "preferential" treatment to PRC investors, NTA director says

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2019