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End “disease” of foreign dependence, North Korean party daily urges South

End “disease” of foreign dependence, North Korean party daily urges South

Rodong Sinmun says Seoul has "nothing to gain" from close ties with U.S.

End “disease” of foreign dependence, North Korean party daily urges South
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 5, 2019
Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold

Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold

Postponement of "People’s Country" event could last from several days to weeks, tour company says

Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2019
Chinese trade with North Korea falls in April: Beijing customs data
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Chinese trade with North Korea falls in April: Beijing customs data

Trade appears to be following a similar pattern to last year

Chinese trade with North Korea falls in April: Beijing customs data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2019
Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Tents similar to those found along banks of Han river in Seoul beginning to emerge in Pyongyang

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2019
No major change in second night of mass games despite Kim Jong Un criticism

No major change in second night of mass games despite Kim Jong Un criticism

North Korean leader scolded creators Monday for irresponsibility, “wrong spirit"

No major change in second night of mass games despite Kim Jong Un criticism
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 4, 2019
DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. should make positive move “before it is too late”

DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. should make positive move “before it is too late”

Statement laments lack of progress almost a year since Singapore, says ball is in U.S. court

DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. should make positive move “before it is too late”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 4, 2019
State media hints at growing role for Hyon Song Wol in party propaganda department

State media hints at growing role for Hyon Song Wol in party propaganda department

Former singer now working as vice director at powerful Propaganda and Agitation bureau: analyst

State media hints at growing role for Hyon Song Wol in party propaganda department
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 4, 2019
North Korea taking steps to restrict imports of foreign cigarettes: state media

North Korea taking steps to restrict imports of foreign cigarettes: state media

New rules come amid changes to the country's Tobacco Control Law, KCNA reports

North Korea taking steps to restrict imports of foreign cigarettes: state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 4, 2019
Kim Yo Jong reappears in state media following month-and-a-half-long absence

Kim Yo Jong reappears in state media following month-and-a-half-long absence

Reports of her April demotion from Politburo likely still true, analyst says

Kim Yo Jong reappears in state media following month-and-a-half-long absence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 3, 2019
Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement

Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement

Two vessels and a monitoring aircraft will join combined efforts in the region

Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 3, 2019