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North Korean test site dismantling in line with Singapore commitments: Pompeo

North Korean test site dismantling in line with Singapore commitments: Pompeo

Secretary of State says Washington hoping to send inspectors to Sohae

North Korean test site dismantling in line with Singapore commitments: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
End of war declaration could come before complete denuclearization: ROK minister

End of war declaration could come before complete denuclearization: ROK minister

Cho Myoung-gyon says formal end to conflict possible if DPRK takes "sincere measures”

End of war declaration could come before complete denuclearization: ROK minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 24, 2018
Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND

Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND

ROK military says it will maintain its "core capabilities" against threat from Pyongyang, however

Seoul to reduce troops, equipment at DMZ ahead of “full-scale withdrawal”: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 24, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems
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Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems

Both ships were previously linked to illegal ship-to-ship transfers

Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

"Hercules" aircraft facilitated crew change for Pompeo's State Department mission, source says

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 24, 2018
U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory

U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory

Warning focuses on DPRK labor and goods within global supply chains

U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 23, 2018
Seoul not putting “active efforts” into declaring end to Korean War: DPRK media

Seoul not putting “active efforts” into declaring end to Korean War: DPRK media

Arirang-Meari also reiterates North Korean claim that U.S. making "gangster-like" demands

Seoul not putting “active efforts” into declaring end to Korean War: DPRK media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 23, 2018
Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea
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Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea

The country's statistics agency stood by the accuracy of the numbers

Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 20, 2018
China, Russia blocked U.S. request for North Korea oil suspension at UN

China, Russia blocked U.S. request for North Korea oil suspension at UN

Pompeo and Haley call on UN states to enforce sanctions in full and "step up" efforts

China, Russia blocked U.S. request for North Korea oil suspension at UN
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 20, 2018
Restaurant worker defection case may impede family reunions, warns DPRK media

Restaurant worker defection case may impede family reunions, warns DPRK media

Uriminzokkiri editorial says case could serve as "barrier" to improved relations

Restaurant worker defection case may impede family reunions, warns DPRK media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 20, 2018