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Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions

Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions

Second round of meetings set to begin on Friday

Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2018
North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

UN nuclear watchdog notes progress at numerous DPRK nuclear sites

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2018
U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade

U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade

All three North Korea focused designations since Singapore have included Russian targets

U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 21, 2018
Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies

Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies

Ban on Chinese tourists reportedly still in effect ahead of September 9 holiday, however

Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2018
Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

DPRK leader also reported to have criticized officials for not providing "party and policy guidance"

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018
North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
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North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian

But vessels registered in different jurisdictions with ties to DPRK go much further afield

North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2018
Divided families reunited in emotional event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang

Divided families reunited in emotional event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang

ROK President says three-year gap between meetings "shameful" for Seoul and Pyongyang

Divided families reunited in emotional event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018
Two Koreas begin first family reunions in almost three years

Two Koreas begin first family reunions in almost three years

89 ROK nationals set to meet with North Korean relatives at the Mount Kumgang resort this week

Two Koreas begin first family reunions in almost three years
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018
Secretary Pompeo may visit Pyongyang again “soon”: Bolton

Secretary Pompeo may visit Pyongyang again “soon”: Bolton

Trip, if it goes ahead, will be Secretary of State's fourth this year

Secretary Pompeo may visit Pyongyang again “soon”: Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 20, 2018
Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea
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Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea

Ship appeared to move in and out of South Korean port without broadcasting location

Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 17, 2018