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In letter, Kim Jong Un says he wants to meet Moon Jae-in ‘frequently’ in 2019

In letter, Kim Jong Un says he wants to meet Moon Jae-in ‘frequently’ in 2019

Kim Jong Un expresses "regret" for failing to visit South Korea before end of 2018

In letter, Kim Jong Un says he wants to meet Moon Jae-in ‘frequently’ in 2019
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 30, 2018
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
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Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN

Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas

Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release

North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release

Hwang Pyong So returns to top role, serving directly under recently-sanctioned Choe Ryong Hae

North Korean leadership shakeups revealed in latest MOU reference book release
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2018
Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU

Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU

Data breach follows hacking of computer at state-run Hana center, Seoul says

Hackers leak personal information of almost 1000 defectors in South Korea: MOU
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 28, 2018
Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations

Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tourists may be charged to attend Kim Il Sung Square celebrations, agencies say

Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2018
North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

Pak Pong Ju says some not taking full advantage of recent reforms to farming sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan
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UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan

Vessel apparently remains relatively active despite UN designation

UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 26, 2018
At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

"Additional scrutiny" needed before starting joint construction projects, however: MOU

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 26, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC

Shipment is highest in value terms since July last year

Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 25, 2018
North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution

North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution

Downloads through Japanese affiliate still available, however

North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 25, 2018