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“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says

“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says

Purported volunteers reported to be working "every day" in sub-zero temperatures

“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 16, 2019
North Korean delegation could arrive in Washington DC on Thursday

North Korean delegation could arrive in Washington DC on Thursday

Kim Yong Chol's visit comes as Choe Son Hui visits Sweden

North Korean delegation could arrive in Washington DC on Thursday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2019
DPRK official welcomes planned visit of S.Korean business group to Kaesong

DPRK official welcomes planned visit of S.Korean business group to Kaesong

Comments come as South Korean FM reiterates fate of KIC depends on U.S.-led sanctions

DPRK official welcomes planned visit of S.Korean business group to Kaesong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 16, 2019
North Korea eyes boosting laborer quotas, tourism in Russian Far East: report

North Korea eyes boosting laborer quotas, tourism in Russian Far East: report

DPRK consul general in Vladivostok met Primorye leader to discuss expanding ties

North Korea eyes boosting laborer quotas, tourism in Russian Far East: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 15, 2019
Choe Son Hui headed to Sweden for an “international conference”: Yonhap

Choe Son Hui headed to Sweden for an “international conference”: Yonhap

North Korean vice FM trip comes amid reports of high-level U.S.-DPRK meeting later this week

Choe Son Hui headed to Sweden for an “international conference”: Yonhap
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 15, 2019
Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea
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Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea

The central Asian country reported shipments valued at more than USD$100 million over the last three months

Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 14, 2019
North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department

North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department

Russian embassy says Kang Song Ho to lead First European Department as Moscow-Pyongyang talks ongoin

North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2019
Anti-U.S. military theme featured in new North Korean propaganda poster

Anti-U.S. military theme featured in new North Korean propaganda poster

Unification also major theme in new series as slogans reflect Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Address

Anti-U.S. military theme featured in new North Korean propaganda poster
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un visit to Beijing pharma factory inspiring domestic industry: Rodong

Kim Jong Un visit to Beijing pharma factory inspiring domestic industry: Rodong

State media links economic tour in China to DPRK's domestic industry

Kim Jong Un visit to Beijing pharma factory inspiring domestic industry: Rodong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 11, 2019
ROK to spend over $84 billion on new military capabilities over five years: MND

ROK to spend over $84 billion on new military capabilities over five years: MND

Seoul says funds will help respond to "nuclear and WMD threats," but makes no mention of North Korea

ROK to spend over $84 billion on new military capabilities over five years: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 11, 2019