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North Korean media outlet threats down in first half of 2018: data

North Korean media outlet threats down in first half of 2018: data

Threat Index at the lowest level in first 6 months of the year since 2011

North Korean media outlet threats down in first half of 2018: data
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 5, 2018
North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol meets ROK officials in Pyongyang

North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol meets ROK officials in Pyongyang

Talks come amid a series of inter-Korean basketball games in DPRK capital

North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol meets ROK officials in Pyongyang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2018
Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Visit will be Secretary of State’s third to North Korea this year

Mike Pompeo headed to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2018
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
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China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN

Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels

China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 5, 2018
Two Koreas agree to joint action on forest cooperation, pest control

Two Koreas agree to joint action on forest cooperation, pest control

Joint statement follows a day of working-level talks at Panmunjom

Two Koreas agree to joint action on forest cooperation, pest control
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 4, 2018
North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan

North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan

Tokyo reports continued sanctions breaches and evasion methods in East China Sea

North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 4, 2018
Pyongyang, Seoul hold inter-Korean basketball games in DPRK capital

Pyongyang, Seoul hold inter-Korean basketball games in DPRK capital

Two Koreas set to hold two more “goodwill” games on Thursday

Pyongyang, Seoul hold inter-Korean basketball games in DPRK capital
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 4, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 4, 2018
Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry

Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry

Radar systems purchase comes as Tokyo relaxes missile alert level at sea

Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 4, 2018
S. Korean delegation arrives in Pyongyang for North-South basketball matches

S. Korean delegation arrives in Pyongyang for North-South basketball matches

Teams set to hold four games, stay in DPRK capital until Friday

S. Korean delegation arrives in Pyongyang for North-South basketball matches
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 3, 2018