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Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Twice-weekly flights could hint at rise in tourist demand following complete suspension last year

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2018
South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North

South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions says no concrete reason given for ban

South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 1, 2018
Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

In visit to site, DPRK leader complains development "not perfect in the artistic aspect"

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2018
Two Koreas end military drills, begin operation of no-fly zone near MDL: MND

Two Koreas end military drills, begin operation of no-fly zone near MDL: MND

Measures in line with September's inter-Korean military agreement

Two Koreas end military drills, begin operation of no-fly zone near MDL: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 31, 2018
DPRK preparing for international inspections of nuclear, missile test sites: NIS

DPRK preparing for international inspections of nuclear, missile test sites: NIS

ROK spy agency says "intelligence-related activities" taking place at Punggye-ri, Tongchang-ri

DPRK preparing for international inspections of nuclear, missile test sites: NIS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 31, 2018
DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations

DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations

Uriminzokkiri urges Seoul to remove "legal and institutional mechanisms" to cooperation

DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 30, 2018
ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department

ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department

Spokesperson also says Washington believes Seoul in compliance with sanctions against DPRK

ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 30, 2018
Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn

Website offering forum for customers to "assess the quality of services"

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 30, 2018
North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

Kim Jong Un cautions against hasty work, however, in latest on-site inspection of town

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2018
ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans

ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans

Unification minister insists Washington supports North-South initiatives, however

ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 29, 2018