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China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
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China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN

Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 18, 2018
Seoul approves USD$2.93 million for family reunions, inter-Korean liaison office

Seoul approves USD$2.93 million for family reunions, inter-Korean liaison office

Unification ministry says ROK to push ahead with joint plans "without setbacks"

Seoul approves USD$2.93 million for family reunions, inter-Korean liaison office
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 18, 2018
North Korea to start moving remains of U.S. soldiers in coming weeks: official

North Korea to start moving remains of U.S. soldiers in coming weeks: official

Transfer appears closer, though logistical details still need to be agreed upon

North Korea to start moving remains of U.S. soldiers in coming weeks: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 17, 2018
Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
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Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East

The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.

Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2018
North Korean leader “extremely furious” at Cabinet’s lax management: KCNA

North Korean leader “extremely furious” at Cabinet’s lax management: KCNA

DPRK state media publishes flurry of Kim Jong Un criticism surrounding regional projects

North Korean leader “extremely furious” at Cabinet’s lax management: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 17, 2018
No sanctions relief until North Korean denuclearizes: EU

No sanctions relief until North Korean denuclearizes: EU

EU follows NATO in calling for the maintenance of pressure on Pyongyang

No sanctions relief until North Korean denuclearizes: EU
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 16, 2018
25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
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25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows

Despite a lack of sanctions relief, South Korea-based companies are researching North Korea opportunities

25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
Tia Han July 16, 2018
N.Korea urges Trump to ignore denuclearization doubts from hardliners, media

N.Korea urges Trump to ignore denuclearization doubts from hardliners, media

State media reacts to recent reports questioning DPRK intentions

N.Korea urges Trump to ignore denuclearization doubts from hardliners, media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 16, 2018
North Korea grants prisoners first pardon in three years, state media says

North Korea grants prisoners first pardon in three years, state media says

DPRK announced general amnesty three times since Kim Jong Un came to power

North Korea grants prisoners first pardon in three years, state media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 16, 2018
U.S.,North Korea agree to re-commence search for missing American soldiers

U.S.,North Korea agree to re-commence search for missing American soldiers

Follow up talks to take place on Monday July 16, State Department says

U.S.,North Korea agree to re-commence search for missing American soldiers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2018