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Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
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Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event

Scale of military role in any forthcoming anniversary celebrations unclear from imagery

Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2018
Chinese tourism to Pyongyang restricted ahead of September parade, say sources

Chinese tourism to Pyongyang restricted ahead of September parade, say sources

Agencies informed that hotels unavailable ahead of 9/9 celebrations

Chinese tourism to Pyongyang restricted ahead of September parade, say sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2018
South Korea imported DPRK-made coal, iron worth USD$5.86 million in 2017: customs

South Korea imported DPRK-made coal, iron worth USD$5.86 million in 2017: customs

Three South Korean companies reported to have been involved in illegal shipments, Seoul says

South Korea imported DPRK-made coal, iron worth USD$5.86 million in 2017: customs
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 10, 2018
Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error
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Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error

But the government did not mention iron and steel product imports which also happened in 2017

Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 10, 2018
N. Korea will retain “nuclear science” following disarmament: foreign minister

N. Korea will retain “nuclear science” following disarmament: foreign minister

In meeting with Iranian officials, Ri Yong Ho says DPRK needs safeguards against U.S. "hostility"

N. Korea will retain “nuclear science” following disarmament: foreign minister
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 9, 2018
N. Korean foreign ministry hits out at U.S., continues public criticism

N. Korean foreign ministry hits out at U.S., continues public criticism

Ministry claims the U.S. is building a pretext for the imposition of further sanctions

N. Korean foreign ministry hits out at U.S., continues public criticism
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 9, 2018
Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday

Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday

North, South to discuss logistics for next Moon-Kim meeting, Panmunjom Declaration implementation

Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham August 9, 2018
Despite investigations, ships owned by UN-sanctioned companies arriving in ROK
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Despite investigations, ships owned by UN-sanctioned companies arriving in ROK

Vessels owned by companies implicated in coal smuggling still free to visit ROK ports, data suggests

Despite investigations, ships owned by UN-sanctioned companies arriving in ROK
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 9, 2018
Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media

Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media

Rodong Sinmun continues spate of anti-U.S. commentary as dialogue stalls

Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 8, 2018
U.S. will not wait “too long” for North Korea to denuclearize: Haley

U.S. will not wait “too long” for North Korea to denuclearize: Haley

U.S. Ambassador to the UN says the next move is up to Pyongyang

U.S. will not wait “too long” for North Korea to denuclearize: Haley
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 8, 2018