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DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations

DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations

Uriminzokkiri urges Seoul to remove "legal and institutional mechanisms" to cooperation

DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 30, 2018
ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department

ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department

Spokesperson also says Washington believes Seoul in compliance with sanctions against DPRK

ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 30, 2018
Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn

Website offering forum for customers to "assess the quality of services"

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 30, 2018
North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

Kim Jong Un cautions against hasty work, however, in latest on-site inspection of town

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2018
ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans

ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans

Unification minister insists Washington supports North-South initiatives, however

ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 29, 2018
North Korea expects free movement at JSA to begin on November 1: travel agencies

North Korea expects free movement at JSA to begin on November 1: travel agencies

Tourists will be allowed to cross demarcation line as of Thursday, authorities tell tour companies

North Korea expects free movement at JSA to begin on November 1: travel agencies
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 29, 2018
Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”

Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”

Rare commentary by economist says steps should be taken to encourage enterprises' "initiative"

Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 29, 2018
U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

State Department says UN must “formally recognize” breach of caps on refined petroleum transfers

U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018
Two Koreas to destroy 22 guard posts along demilitarized zone

Two Koreas to destroy 22 guard posts along demilitarized zone

Process projected to be complete by end of next month, Seoul says

Two Koreas to destroy 22 guard posts along demilitarized zone
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 26, 2018
DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

Two sides vow to improve ties in Moscow agreement

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018