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65-member DPRK group plans to visit S. Korea for “unification soccer” matches

65-member DPRK group plans to visit S. Korea for “unification soccer” matches

Visit will be first of its kind since 2007, should it receive unification ministry approval

65-member DPRK group plans to visit S. Korea for “unification soccer” matches
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 26, 2018
North Korea still producing fissile material: Pompeo

North Korea still producing fissile material: Pompeo

U.S. "engaged in patient diplomacy," Secretary of State tells Senate

North Korea still producing fissile material: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 25, 2018
“Numerous” sanctions-busting ships may have entered ROK ports, document reveals

“Numerous” sanctions-busting ships may have entered ROK ports, document reveals

Authorities aware of the case and are conducting an investigation, says Korea Customs Service

“Numerous” sanctions-busting ships may have entered ROK ports, document reveals
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 25, 2018
Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers

Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers

Announcement follows release of U.S. advisory on DPRK sanctions evasion practices

Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
North Korean test site dismantling in line with Singapore commitments: Pompeo

North Korean test site dismantling in line with Singapore commitments: Pompeo

Secretary of State says Washington hoping to send inspectors to Sohae

North Korean test site dismantling in line with Singapore commitments: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
End of war declaration could come before complete denuclearization: ROK minister

End of war declaration could come before complete denuclearization: ROK minister

Cho Myoung-gyon says formal end to conflict possible if DPRK takes "sincere measures”

End of war declaration could come before complete denuclearization: ROK minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 24, 2018
Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND

Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND

ROK military says it will maintain its "core capabilities" against threat from Pyongyang, however

Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 24, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems
NK PRO

Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems

Both ships were previously linked to illegal ship-to-ship transfers

Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

"Hercules" aircraft facilitated crew change for Pompeo's State Department mission, source says

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 24, 2018
U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory

U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory

Warning focuses on DPRK labor and goods within global supply chains

U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 23, 2018