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Seoul to open Kaesong liaison office without requesting sanctions exemption: MOFA

Seoul to open Kaesong liaison office without requesting sanctions exemption: MOFA

South Korean government dismisses reported disagreements with U.S. as "minor issue"

Seoul to open Kaesong liaison office without requesting sanctions exemption: MOFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 23, 2018
UN environmental chief in Pyongyang to discuss conservation, disaster prevention

UN environmental chief in Pyongyang to discuss conservation, disaster prevention

DPRK has agreed to join UNEP’s Clean Seas Campaign, statement says

UN environmental chief in Pyongyang to discuss conservation, disaster prevention
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 23, 2018
Tropical cyclone currently forecast to hit North Korea

Tropical cyclone currently forecast to hit North Korea

Extreme weather expected to bring heavy rainfall to the region

Tropical cyclone currently forecast to hit North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2018
Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions

Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions

Second round of meetings set to begin on Friday

Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2018
North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

UN nuclear watchdog notes progress at numerous DPRK nuclear sites

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2018
U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade

U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade

All three North Korea focused designations since Singapore have included Russian targets

U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 21, 2018
Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies

Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies

Ban on Chinese tourists reportedly still in effect ahead of September 9 holiday, however

Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2018
Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

DPRK leader also reported to have criticized officials for not providing "party and policy guidance"

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018
North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
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North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian

But vessels registered in different jurisdictions with ties to DPRK go much further afield

North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2018
Divided families reunited in emotional event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang

Divided families reunited in emotional event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang

ROK President says three-year gap between meetings "shameful" for Seoul and Pyongyang

Divided families reunited in emotional event at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018