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N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom

N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom

Increased security follows November's high-profile defection of a KPA soldier

N. Korea installs new gate, further security precautions along road to Panmunjom
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 22, 2018
North Korea to mark “Army-Building Day” on February 8: state media

North Korea to mark “Army-Building Day” on February 8: state media

WPK CC announces DPRK will “hold diverse events” to mark the occasion

North Korea to mark “Army-Building Day” on February 8: state media
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy | Oliver Hotham January 22, 2018
PyongSu drug maker took “drastic measures” to continue DPRK operations: MD

PyongSu drug maker took “drastic measures” to continue DPRK operations: MD

Remy Lardinois says local partner will hold NDCP shares until sanctions lifted or exemption obtained

PyongSu drug maker took “drastic measures” to continue DPRK operations: MD
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 22, 2018
Moon urges South Koreans to support dialogue with North, PyeongChang cooperation

Moon urges South Koreans to support dialogue with North, PyeongChang cooperation

Amid growing domestic opposition, President warns atmosphere for talks may not last

Moon urges South Koreans to support dialogue with North, PyeongChang cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 22, 2018
North Korea asked Seoul to limit local media questioning of Hyon Song Wol: MOU

North Korea asked Seoul to limit local media questioning of Hyon Song Wol: MOU

South Korean reporters demand gov't apologize for NIS interference in coverage

North Korea asked Seoul to limit local media questioning of Hyon Song Wol: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 22, 2018
S. Korean delegation to visit DPRK ahead of joint cultural, sports event

S. Korean delegation to visit DPRK ahead of joint cultural, sports event

12-member group to inspect facilities at Mt Kumgang and Masikrong ski resort

S. Korean delegation to visit DPRK ahead of joint cultural, sports event
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 21, 2018
North Korean inspection team to visit South on Sunday

North Korean inspection team to visit South on Sunday

DPRK delegation led by Hyon Song Wol will make overnight trip as previously agreed

North Korean inspection team to visit South on Sunday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 20, 2018
North Korea cancels Hyon Song Wol delegation, provides no explanation

North Korea cancels Hyon Song Wol delegation, provides no explanation

Unclear if inspection visit will go ahead at later date

North Korea cancels Hyon Song Wol delegation, provides no explanation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 19, 2018
North Korean and Russian universities sign cooperation agreement

North Korean and Russian universities sign cooperation agreement

Agreement to facilitate conferences as well as teacher and student exchanges

North Korean and Russian universities sign cooperation agreement
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 19, 2018
Pyongyang will use Olympics to “weaken” ROK-U.S. alliance: South Korean MND

Pyongyang will use Olympics to “weaken” ROK-U.S. alliance: South Korean MND

Defense ministry says DPRK may demand end to joint drills in exchange for PyeongChang participation

Pyongyang will use Olympics to “weaken” ROK-U.S. alliance: South Korean MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 19, 2018