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Cuba, North Korea reaffirm historic ties at first summit in thirty years

Cuba, North Korea reaffirm historic ties at first summit in thirty years

DPRK state media hails two nations' "special friendship" and "joint struggle" against imperialism

Cuba, North Korea reaffirm historic ties at first summit in thirty years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 4, 2018
North Korea unveils likely first official Kim Jong Un portrait at Cuba summit

North Korea unveils likely first official Kim Jong Un portrait at Cuba summit

Move could represent major development in DPRK agitprop

North Korea unveils likely first official Kim Jong Un portrait at Cuba summit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 4, 2018
N. Korean official moots idea of resuming overt nuclear development

N. Korean official moots idea of resuming overt nuclear development

Official says there's increasing North Korean interest in resuming nuclear development

N. Korean official moots idea of resuming overt nuclear development
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 3, 2018
North Korean, Russian universities agree to scientific exchanges

North Korean, Russian universities agree to scientific exchanges

Kim Chaek University of Technology previously linked to DPRK's nuclear program

North Korean, Russian universities agree to scientific exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 2, 2018
Two Koreas agree to submit bid on co-hosting 2032 Summer Olympics

Two Koreas agree to submit bid on co-hosting 2032 Summer Olympics

Announcement follows inter-Korean athletic talks at joint liaison office

Two Koreas agree to submit bid on co-hosting 2032 Summer Olympics
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 2, 2018
Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Twice-weekly flights could hint at rise in tourist demand following complete suspension last year

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2018
South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North

South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions says no concrete reason given for ban

South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 1, 2018
Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

In visit to site, DPRK leader complains development "not perfect in the artistic aspect"

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2018
Two Koreas end military drills, begin operation of no-fly zone near MDL: MND

Two Koreas end military drills, begin operation of no-fly zone near MDL: MND

Measures in line with September's inter-Korean military agreement

Two Koreas end military drills, begin operation of no-fly zone near MDL: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 31, 2018
DPRK preparing for international inspections of nuclear, missile test sites: NIS

DPRK preparing for international inspections of nuclear, missile test sites: NIS

ROK spy agency says "intelligence-related activities" taking place at Punggye-ri, Tongchang-ri

DPRK preparing for international inspections of nuclear, missile test sites: NIS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 31, 2018