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U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill

U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill

Exercise previously took place every August, was canceled last year amid diplomatic détente

U.S., South Korea agree to end Freedom Guardian joint military drill
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 3, 2019
Amid purge reports, Kim Yong Chol reappears alongside North Korean leader

Amid purge reports, Kim Yong Chol reappears alongside North Korean leader

Longtime DPRK-U.S. interlocuter was last week reported to have been sent to labor, re-education camp

Amid purge reports, Kim Yong Chol reappears alongside North Korean leader
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 2, 2019
Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

DPRK leader stresses Jagang province capital’s environmental, infrastructural shortfalls

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits factories, school in first public appearances in three weeks

Kim Jong Un visits factories, school in first public appearances in three weeks

DPRK leader conducted mammoth tour of Jagang province earlier in the week, state media reports

Kim Jong Un visits factories, school in first public appearances in three weeks
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 1, 2019
Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone
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Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone

The visit is the second time this month the tanker has advertised its location in the area

Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 31, 2019
North Koreans must fight “dangerous” anti-socialist phenomena: Rodong Sinmun

North Koreans must fight “dangerous” anti-socialist phenomena: Rodong Sinmun

Ruling party organ warns citizens against entertaining "foolish fantasies about capitalism"

North Koreans must fight “dangerous” anti-socialist phenomena: Rodong Sinmun
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 31, 2019
In new unredacted video, Kim Han Sol thanks Free Joseon group for role in rescue

In new unredacted video, Kim Han Sol thanks Free Joseon group for role in rescue

Footage previously emerged in edited form in February 2017 in the wake of Kim Jong Nam murder

In new unredacted video, Kim Han Sol thanks Free Joseon group for role in rescue
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 30, 2019
South Korea to balance dialogue, sanctions in North Korea policy: special envoy

South Korea to balance dialogue, sanctions in North Korea policy: special envoy

Seoul to maintain so-called “two-track approach,” Lee Do-hoon tells Jeju Forum

South Korea to balance dialogue, sanctions in North Korea policy: special envoy
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 30, 2019
State propaganda output not up to scratch, North Korean ruling party organ says

State propaganda output not up to scratch, North Korean ruling party organ says

Rodong Sinmun urges propaganda workers to reject "formalism," criticizes party organizations

State propaganda output not up to scratch, North Korean ruling party organ says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 30, 2019
Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Statement also says Washington maintains "evil ambition to conquer the DPRK by force"

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2019