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Senior Chinese diplomat, “large-scale” art troupe headed to North Korea: KCNA

Senior Chinese diplomat, “large-scale” art troupe headed to North Korea: KCNA

Delegation led by Song Tao set to attend the 31st April Spring Friendship Art Festival (ASFAF)

Senior Chinese diplomat, “large-scale” art troupe headed to North Korea: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 10, 2018
Panama removes North Korea-linked oil tanker from its books

Panama removes North Korea-linked oil tanker from its books

Though vessel may have already reflagged to Togo, in breach of UN sanctions

Panama removes North Korea-linked oil tanker from its books
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2018
Russian foreign minister accepts North Korean invitation to Pyongyang: MFA

Russian foreign minister accepts North Korean invitation to Pyongyang: MFA

Kim-Putin summit not happening soon, Lavrov says, following a meeting with Ri Yong Ho

Russian foreign minister accepts North Korean invitation to Pyongyang: MFA
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 10, 2018
Human Rights Watch, NGOs urge Seoul to raise human rights at inter-Korean talks

Human Rights Watch, NGOs urge Seoul to raise human rights at inter-Korean talks

Organizations representing 200 groups urge Seoul to discuss "dire" in-country situation

Human Rights Watch, NGOs urge Seoul to raise human rights at inter-Korean talks
NK News
NK News April 10, 2018
Kim Jong Un briefs Politburo on North Korea-U.S. dialogue: KCNA

Kim Jong Un briefs Politburo on North Korea-U.S. dialogue: KCNA

DPRK leader makes no direct mention of upcoming talks with President Donald Trump, however

Kim Jong Un briefs Politburo on North Korea-U.S. dialogue: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 9, 2018
Vessels docking next to coal mountains at N. Korea’s Rajin harbor: pictures
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Vessels docking next to coal mountains at N. Korea’s Rajin harbor: pictures

Satellite imagery suggests exports, if any, likely to be limited in nature

Vessels docking next to coal mountains at N. Korea’s Rajin harbor: pictures
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2018
China bans 32 dual use items for export to North Korea

China bans 32 dual use items for export to North Korea

Implementation of some UNSC measures appears to be late, however

China bans 32 dual use items for export to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 9, 2018
Blue House denies role in decision to cut funds for N. Korea-watching institute

Blue House denies role in decision to cut funds for N. Korea-watching institute

Statement comes amid accusations that Seoul sought to pressure USKI to fire director

Blue House denies role in decision to cut funds for N. Korea-watching institute
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 9, 2018
Two Koreas to discuss resumption of cultural, sport exchanges following summit

Two Koreas to discuss resumption of cultural, sport exchanges following summit

DPRK has reportedly proposed basketball games, joint archeological projects

Two Koreas to discuss resumption of cultural, sport exchanges following summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 9, 2018
News of upcoming Kim-Trump summit spreading in Pyongyang, sources say

News of upcoming Kim-Trump summit spreading in Pyongyang, sources say

Locals reportedly "excited about the current climate," particularly April 27 Moon-Kim meeting

News of upcoming Kim-Trump summit spreading in Pyongyang, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2018