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Japan cites continued N. Korean “threat” in new missile defense system details

Japan cites continued N. Korean “threat” in new missile defense system details

Defense minister Itsunori Onodera says situation "has not changed"

Japan cites continued N. Korean “threat” in new missile defense system details
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2018
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest building may host water sports facilities

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2018
In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday

In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday

Three of the flights for cargo purposes, airport says

In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 29, 2018
Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port
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Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port

UN resolutions should prohibit assets of designated companies from using foreign ports

Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2018
North Korea, Turkmenistan sign two bilateral agreements in Pyongyang

North Korea, Turkmenistan sign two bilateral agreements in Pyongyang

Both countries to pursue energy, transport, and agriculture cooperation

North Korea, Turkmenistan sign two bilateral agreements in Pyongyang
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 27, 2018
DPRK avoids anti-U.S. rhetoric, praises ties with China on armistice anniversary

DPRK avoids anti-U.S. rhetoric, praises ties with China on armistice anniversary

North Korean media casts softer tone in Korean War anniversary coverage

DPRK avoids anti-U.S. rhetoric, praises ties with China on armistice anniversary
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 27, 2018
North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command

North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command

General Vincent Brooks hails "successful mission" following handover at DPRK's Wonsan airport

North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2018
Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Tuesday: MND

Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Tuesday: MND

Meeting will be second of its kind this year, take place on Southern side of Panmunjom

Two Koreas to hold general-level military talks on Tuesday: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 26, 2018
Civilians involved in hard manual labor in Samjiyon, photos and testimony reveal
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Civilians involved in hard manual labor in Samjiyon, photos and testimony reveal

Civilians observed digging foundations for new buildings by hand, source says

Civilians involved in hard manual labor in Samjiyon, photos and testimony reveal
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 26, 2018
N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

Repatriation reportedly set to take place at DPRK's Kalma Airport on Friday morning

N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2018