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North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

UN aid agencies requesting USD$120 million in 2019 to address “grim” situation

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2019
North Korean media hails Kim Jong Un’s overseas trip, downplays summit outcome

North Korean media hails Kim Jong Un’s overseas trip, downplays summit outcome

Rodong Sinmun runs four pages highlighting people's "single-minded unity" in leader's absence

North Korean media hails Kim Jong Un’s overseas trip, downplays summit outcome
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 6, 2019
U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

Trump's top security adviser also says President willing to meet Kim Jong Un again to make a deal

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Decision taken to comply with UNSC resolutions, spokesperson says

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 5, 2019
6689 South Koreans went to North Korea in 2018, unification ministry says

6689 South Koreans went to North Korea in 2018, unification ministry says

809 DPRK citizens also reported to have gone to the ROK last year

6689 South Koreans went to North Korea in 2018, unification ministry says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 5, 2019
As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

Russian ambassador to U.S. cautions against all-or-nothing approach on negotiating with Pyongyang

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
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Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit

UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal

Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2019
Seoul to promote 1.5-track dialogue in bid to restart N. Korea-U.S. nuclear talks

Seoul to promote 1.5-track dialogue in bid to restart N. Korea-U.S. nuclear talks

Two Koreas also set to hold military talks this month, defense minister says

Seoul to promote 1.5-track dialogue in bid to restart N. Korea-U.S. nuclear talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 4, 2019
Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Citing sanctions, authorities confiscate hand cream and eau de toilette worth almost $2631

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 4, 2019
Two Koreas miss key deadline for pilot joint remains recovery operation: MND

Two Koreas miss key deadline for pilot joint remains recovery operation: MND

UN also yet to grant sanctions exemptions allowing video reunions of separated families, Seoul says

Two Koreas miss key deadline for pilot joint remains recovery operation: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 4, 2019