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Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU

Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU

Visit would be first by former KIC CEOs since plant's closure in February 2016

Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2018
“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

Tomás Ojea Quintana says ROK, U.S. must raise issue with DPRK in future talks

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, says it will “improve N. Korean human rights”

Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, says it will “improve N. Korean human rights”

Seoul denies National Assembly approval needed as September's inter-Korean agreement becomes law

Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, says it will “improve N. Korean human rights”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 23, 2018
North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports
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North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports

But origins and destinations not clear from location transmissions

North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 23, 2018
UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

Over half of funds to go towards tuberculosis treatment efforts, CERF says

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2018
DPRK media steps up criticism of U.S. for “interference” in inter-Korean affairs

DPRK media steps up criticism of U.S. for “interference” in inter-Korean affairs

North Korean outlets accuse Washington of "autocratic interference," call for sanctions relief

DPRK media steps up criticism of U.S. for “interference” in inter-Korean affairs
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 22, 2018
Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Friday

Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Friday

Pyongyang, Seoul to discuss continued implementation of September agreement: MND

Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Friday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 21, 2018
U.S. may invite DPRK ‘counterpart’ to DC for summit preparation meeting

U.S. may invite DPRK ‘counterpart’ to DC for summit preparation meeting

State Department does not confirm possible Washington meeting, however

U.S. may invite DPRK ‘counterpart’ to DC for summit preparation meeting
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 20, 2018
U.S. and South Korea agree to suspend Vigilant Ace drills

U.S. and South Korea agree to suspend Vigilant Ace drills

The move will "give the diplomatic process every opportunity to continue" DOD says

U.S. and South Korea agree to suspend Vigilant Ace drills
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 19, 2018