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Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho

Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho

Unification minister says he takes full responsibility for decision to deny Kim Myong-song access

Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2018
Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December

Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December

Talks also see two sides agree to begin joint "research" into broader economic cooperation

Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 15, 2018
Mongolian President invites Kim Jong Un to Ulaanbaatar

Mongolian President invites Kim Jong Un to Ulaanbaatar

Message comes as two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations

Mongolian President invites Kim Jong Un to Ulaanbaatar
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2018
Two Koreas kick-off high-level talks at Panmunjom

Two Koreas kick-off high-level talks at Panmunjom

ROK unification minister promises "active efforts" toward implementation of Pyongyang Declaration

Two Koreas kick-off high-level talks at Panmunjom
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 14, 2018
North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017

North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017

But the numbers clash with estimates from those produced by the Bank of Korea

North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 12, 2018
Two Koreas to hold high-level talks at Panmunjom on Monday: MOU

Two Koreas to hold high-level talks at Panmunjom on Monday: MOU

DPRK, ROK to "comprehensively negotiate" implementation of September's Pyongyang agreement

Two Koreas to hold high-level talks at Panmunjom on Monday: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 12, 2018
Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
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Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC

Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions

Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2018
U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say

U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say

At least five NGOs have had travel ban exemptions rejected since September

U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 11, 2018
North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting

North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting

Protocol signed in Pyongyang as Russian industry leaders call for sanctions to be lifted

North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2018
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies

North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies

Move represents second extension of event since September

North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 11, 2018