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Spike in DPRK fishing boat rescues off Russian Far East coast this year: official

Spike in DPRK fishing boat rescues off Russian Far East coast this year: official

Primorye governor, Russian ambassador to North have complained of illegal fishing problem in region

Spike in DPRK fishing boat rescues off Russian Far East coast this year: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 8, 2018
Xi visit to DPRK, Kim trip to Moscow expected soon, says Moon

Xi visit to DPRK, Kim trip to Moscow expected soon, says Moon

DPRK-Japan summit also a possibility: South Korean President

Xi visit to DPRK, Kim trip to Moscow expected soon, says Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 8, 2018
At meeting with Pompeo, Kim Jong Un expressed “deep confidence” in Trump: KCNA

At meeting with Pompeo, Kim Jong Un expressed “deep confidence” in Trump: KCNA

DPRK leader reported to have praised "productive and wonderful talks" with Secretary of State

At meeting with Pompeo, Kim Jong Un expressed “deep confidence” in Trump: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 7, 2018
Pompeo meets Kim Jong Un, agrees to hold summit at “earliest possible time”

Pompeo meets Kim Jong Un, agrees to hold summit at “earliest possible time”

Secretary of State says U.S. and North Korea "continue to make progress" on denuclearization

Pompeo meets Kim Jong Un, agrees to hold summit at “earliest possible time”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 7, 2018
Pompeo en route to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Pompeo en route to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

High-stakes talks to likely focus on upcoming U.S.-DPRK summit, denuclearization

Pompeo en route to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 6, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase in August: UN data
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Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase in August: UN data

But shipments remain only a fraction of previous years

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase in August: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 5, 2018
Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals
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Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals

Over 100 new buildings appear to have sprouted up since Kim Jong Un's July visit

Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 5, 2018
Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo

Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo

Singapore office was looking for DPRK vendors as recently as April, emails reveal

Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo
Top DPRK official calls for Mt. Kumgang, KIC reopening at inter-Korean event

Top DPRK official calls for Mt. Kumgang, KIC reopening at inter-Korean event

Speech comes on second day of events marking October 4 Declaration anniversary

Top DPRK official calls for Mt. Kumgang, KIC reopening at inter-Korean event
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 5, 2018
U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea

U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea

Treasury says Turkish firm, nationals also sought to deal in luxury goods

U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 4, 2018