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South Korea to begin annual “defensive” military exercises next week

South Korea to begin annual “defensive” military exercises next week

Taeguk drills aimed at enhancing Seoul's "military readiness posture," JCS says

South Korea to begin annual “defensive” military exercises next week
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 26, 2018
Two Koreas kick-off third round of general-level military talks this year

Two Koreas kick-off third round of general-level military talks this year

Meeting is first of its kind since September's "de facto non-aggression agreement"

Two Koreas kick-off third round of general-level military talks this year
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 25, 2018
Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Talks on "FFVD" come as hope fades for high-level U.S.-DPRK meeting this month

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018
Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

DOJ charges Singaporean national accused by the U.S. of bank fraud, among other charges

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

Sanctions labelled as "confidence-destroying measures" by ministry official during Xiangshan Forum

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
Mine sweeping efforts unearth South’s first set of DMZ Korean War remains

Mine sweeping efforts unearth South’s first set of DMZ Korean War remains

Remains identified as belonging to Army Sergeant Pak Je-kwon found 65 years after his death

Mine sweeping efforts unearth South’s first set of DMZ Korean War remains
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 25, 2018
UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

Money to go towards treating malnutrition and a clean water and hygiene project

UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018
Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Miguel Díaz-Canel previously visited Pyongyang, met with Kim Jong Un in 2015

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2018
Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU

Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU

Funds to come from Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund, also cover accommodation and some utilities

Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2018
Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
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Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest

Values still far lower than 2015 equivalents, however

Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 24, 2018