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Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

One group, Dalpiterstroy, reported to have used North Korean labor to build World Cup stadium

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2018
South Korean President dismisses defense minister Song Young-moo

South Korean President dismisses defense minister Song Young-moo

Current head of Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Jeong Kyeong-doo set to replace him, Blue House says

South Korean President dismisses defense minister Song Young-moo
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 30, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July
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Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July

Moscow's figures for June and July still not available on UN's website

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2018
Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

U.S. President also appears to contradict Mattis statement on joint military drills

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2018
ROK lawmakers seek to change abduction laws to avoid “conflict” with North

ROK lawmakers seek to change abduction laws to avoid “conflict” with North

Human rights organizations have raised concerns, filed opposition with UN officials

ROK lawmakers seek to change abduction laws to avoid “conflict” with North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Hamish Macdonald August 29, 2018
No plans to suspend additional joint military exercises: Mattis

No plans to suspend additional joint military exercises: Mattis

U.S. Secretary of Defense says negotiations will be "a long and challenging effort"

No plans to suspend additional joint military exercises: Mattis
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 28, 2018
Sudan claims it has taken action to enforce North Korea sanctions

Sudan claims it has taken action to enforce North Korea sanctions

Government alleges it has cancelled military contracts and expelled related personnel

Sudan claims it has taken action to enforce North Korea sanctions
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 28, 2018
Russian Orthodox Church delegation to visit North Korea in October

Russian Orthodox Church delegation to visit North Korea in October

ROC leader also invites Kim Jong Un to visit Pyongyang church

Russian Orthodox Church delegation to visit North Korea in October
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2018
Seoul to increase inter-Korean cooperation budget to over $990 million: MOU

Seoul to increase inter-Korean cooperation budget to over $990 million: MOU

But MOU will sharply reduce budget for human rights foundation and defector support

Seoul to increase inter-Korean cooperation budget to over $990 million: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 28, 2018
Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea

Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea

Blue House may delay the opening following cancellation of Mike Pompeo's trip to the DPRK

Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2018