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South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday

ROK admits the launch "runs against the intent" of 2018's inter-Korean military agreement, however

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 7, 2019
North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

Former vice foreign minister Kim Hyong Jun has served in Moscow since 2014

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 7, 2019
North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
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North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC

Possible seasonal dip came ahead of visit by UN food security assessment team

North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
Delegation of North Korea’s highest court en route to Vietnam, Laos: KCNA

Delegation of North Korea’s highest court en route to Vietnam, Laos: KCNA

Itinerary remains unclear for group led by Kang Yun Sok, one of the DPRK's top judges

Delegation of North Korea’s highest court en route to Vietnam, Laos: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 6, 2019
Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019
North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State says Washington still open to diplomacy with Pyongyang

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA

DPRK leader hails military's "excellent operation" in first test of its kind in months

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 4, 2019
Trump says deal with North Korea “will happen” despite weapon launch

Trump says deal with North Korea “will happen” despite weapon launch

Kim will do "nothing to interfere" with the DPRK's economic potential, Trump adds

Trump says deal with North Korea “will happen” despite weapon launch
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2019
North Korea launches “multiple short-range projectiles,” South Korea says

North Korea launches “multiple short-range projectiles,” South Korea says

Multiple objects launched from the DPRK's Hodo peninsula: ROK JCS

North Korea launches “multiple short-range projectiles,” South Korea says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 3, 2019
10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

New UN assessment has universally negative conclusions about North Korea's food security

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2019