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Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says

Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says

DPAA reports Pyongyang ceased communications on the issue following failed Hanoi summit

Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 8, 2019
N. Korean diplomats retreating from Western contact, some delegations canceled

N. Korean diplomats retreating from Western contact, some delegations canceled

Trend began in wake of the Hanoi summit, multiple sources say

N. Korean diplomats retreating from Western contact, some delegations canceled
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 8, 2019
Trump supports Seoul sending humanitarian aid to North Korea: Blue House

Trump supports Seoul sending humanitarian aid to North Korea: Blue House

Two leaders also discussed North Korea's recent missile test during call

Trump supports Seoul sending humanitarian aid to North Korea: Blue House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday

ROK admits the launch "runs against the intent" of 2018's inter-Korean military agreement, however

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 7, 2019
North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

Former vice foreign minister Kim Hyong Jun has served in Moscow since 2014

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 7, 2019
North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
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North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC

Possible seasonal dip came ahead of visit by UN food security assessment team

North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
Delegation of North Korea’s highest court en route to Vietnam, Laos: KCNA

Delegation of North Korea’s highest court en route to Vietnam, Laos: KCNA

Itinerary remains unclear for group led by Kang Yun Sok, one of the DPRK's top judges

Delegation of North Korea’s highest court en route to Vietnam, Laos: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 6, 2019
Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019
North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State says Washington still open to diplomacy with Pyongyang

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA

DPRK leader hails military's "excellent operation" in first test of its kind in months

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 4, 2019