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North Korea claims to be recycling oil at facility in Nampho
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North Korea claims to be recycling oil at facility in Nampho

Pyongyang Times reports process "including diesel, lubricating and basic oils"

North Korea claims to be recycling oil at facility in Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 21, 2018
Improve human rights education for defectors, unification ministry urged

Improve human rights education for defectors, unification ministry urged

National Human Rights Commission says knowledge of civil rights "necessary for resettlement" in ROK

Improve human rights education for defectors, unification ministry urged
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 21, 2018
North Korea appoints new ambassador to the UN

North Korea appoints new ambassador to the UN

Kim Song formerly worked in DPRK's embassies in Austria and Iran

North Korea appoints new ambassador to the UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2018
Trump identifies remains of two soldiers returned by North Korea

Trump identifies remains of two soldiers returned by North Korea

Washington hopes for talks for the return of further fallen soldiers will take place next month

Trump identifies remains of two soldiers returned by North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2018
Kim wants early denuclearization, to focus on economic development: Moon

Kim wants early denuclearization, to focus on economic development: Moon

In briefing following return from North, ROK President says DPRK wants summit with Trump "soon"

Kim wants early denuclearization, to focus on economic development: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 20, 2018
Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo

Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo

Austrian gondolas also in use at Masikryong Ski Resort were sold to Chinese company in 2014

Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 20, 2018
South Korean President visits Mt. Paektu as three-day summit draws to a close

South Korean President visits Mt. Paektu as three-day summit draws to a close

In trip to sacred mountain, Moon says it "won’t take long" before South Koreans can visit

South Korean President visits Mt. Paektu as three-day summit draws to a close
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 20, 2018
U.S. prepared to “engage immediately” in negotiations with North Korea

U.S. prepared to “engage immediately” in negotiations with North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State invites DPRK foreign minister for meeting in New York next week

U.S. prepared to “engage immediately” in negotiations with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 19, 2018
At Pyongyang mass games, Moon hails “new era” for inter-Korean relations

At Pyongyang mass games, Moon hails “new era” for inter-Korean relations

South Korean President addresses thousands of Pyongyang citizens following "Glorious Country" event

At Pyongyang mass games, Moon hails “new era” for inter-Korean relations
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2018
Two Koreas agree to end military exercises near border, withdraw GPs in DMZ

Two Koreas agree to end military exercises near border, withdraw GPs in DMZ

Both sides to establish joint military committee, establish "peace zone" in West Sea

Two Koreas agree to end military exercises near border, withdraw GPs in DMZ
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2018