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Kim Jong Un inspects test of new “tactical” weapon: KCNA

Kim Jong Un inspects test of new “tactical” weapon: KCNA

State media reports new technology aims at "significantly improving" combat power of DPRK army

Kim Jong Un inspects test of new “tactical” weapon: KCNA
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 15, 2018
Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in September: UN
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Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in September: UN

Shipments still only a fraction of previous years, however

Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in September: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 15, 2018
UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record

UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record

Resolution will very likely be passed next month at the UNGA

UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 15, 2018
North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals

North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals

Work on additional nine holes underway at facilities typically unavailable to ordinary citizens

North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2018
Second North Korea-U.S. summit to take place in 2019, planning “ongoing”: Pence

Second North Korea-U.S. summit to take place in 2019, planning “ongoing”: Pence

Vice President also reported to have asked ROK President to communicate more frequently with Kim

Second North Korea-U.S. summit to take place in 2019, planning “ongoing”: Pence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2018
U.S. – China Commission calls for report into Chinese sanctions enforcement

U.S. – China Commission calls for report into Chinese sanctions enforcement

Bipartisan group recommends Congress direct U.S. Treasury to name firms involved in DPRK-PRC trade

U.S. – China Commission calls for report into Chinese sanctions enforcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 14, 2018
North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday

North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday

MOU approves 97 to attend event focused on forging business ties with Koreans abroad

North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2018
Moon to “actively consider” inviting Kim Jong Un to 2019 ASEAN-ROK summit

Moon to “actively consider” inviting Kim Jong Un to 2019 ASEAN-ROK summit

High-level meeting set to be hosted by South Korea next year

Moon to “actively consider” inviting Kim Jong Un to 2019 ASEAN-ROK summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 14, 2018
Smartphone-capable WiFi on show at Pyongyang IT exhibition, state TV reveals

Smartphone-capable WiFi on show at Pyongyang IT exhibition, state TV reveals

But use of "Mirae" network remains far from widespread, in-country source says

Smartphone-capable WiFi on show at Pyongyang IT exhibition, state TV reveals
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 14, 2018
Chinese trade with North Korea remains steady in September
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Chinese trade with North Korea remains steady in September

Figures still indicate a large DPRK trade deficit

Chinese trade with North Korea remains steady in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 14, 2018