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Senior North Korean official hails “dramatic changes” in ROK-DPRK relations

Senior North Korean official hails “dramatic changes” in ROK-DPRK relations

Ri Jong Hyok tells conference in Gyeonggi, ROK that "nothing can block" inter-Korean reconciliation

Senior North Korean official hails “dramatic changes” in ROK-DPRK relations
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 16, 2018
Eugene Bell proposes setting up national tuberculosis laboratory at KIC

Eugene Bell proposes setting up national tuberculosis laboratory at KIC

NGO seeking South Korean help in making Kaesong "a channel for humanitarian aid"

Eugene Bell proposes setting up national tuberculosis laboratory at KIC
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 16, 2018
Kim Jong Un orders large-scale construction in Chinese border city of Sinuiju

Kim Jong Un orders large-scale construction in Chinese border city of Sinuiju

Major redevelopment reportedly underway in DPRK's "gateway city of the country"

Kim Jong Un orders large-scale construction in Chinese border city of Sinuiju
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2018
Kim Jong Un inspects test of new “tactical” weapon: KCNA

Kim Jong Un inspects test of new “tactical” weapon: KCNA

State media reports new technology aims at "significantly improving" combat power of DPRK army

Kim Jong Un inspects test of new “tactical” weapon: KCNA
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 15, 2018
Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in September: UN
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Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in September: UN

Shipments still only a fraction of previous years, however

Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in September: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 15, 2018
UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record

UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record

Resolution will very likely be passed next month at the UNGA

UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 15, 2018
North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals

North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals

Work on additional nine holes underway at facilities typically unavailable to ordinary citizens

North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2018
Second North Korea-U.S. summit to take place in 2019, planning “ongoing”: Pence

Second North Korea-U.S. summit to take place in 2019, planning “ongoing”: Pence

Vice President also reported to have asked ROK President to communicate more frequently with Kim

Second North Korea-U.S. summit to take place in 2019, planning “ongoing”: Pence
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2018
U.S. – China Commission calls for report into Chinese sanctions enforcement

U.S. – China Commission calls for report into Chinese sanctions enforcement

Bipartisan group recommends Congress direct U.S. Treasury to name firms involved in DPRK-PRC trade

U.S. – China Commission calls for report into Chinese sanctions enforcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 14, 2018
North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday

North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday

MOU approves 97 to attend event focused on forging business ties with Koreans abroad

North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2018