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North Korea to hold mass games in September, say tour companies

North Korea to hold mass games in September, say tour companies

Event will be the first of its kind in DPRK in five years

North Korea to hold mass games in September, say tour companies
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 16, 2018
Pyongyang likely “surprised” by Trump summit agreement: Joseph Yun

Pyongyang likely “surprised” by Trump summit agreement: Joseph Yun

In first interview since retirement, former U.S. diplomat says he is "very supportive" of talks

Pyongyang likely “surprised” by Trump summit agreement: Joseph Yun
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 15, 2018
No “bloody nose” strategy for North Korea: Harris

No “bloody nose” strategy for North Korea: Harris

Head of U.S. Pacific Command denies possibility of kinetic strike on the DPRK

No “bloody nose” strategy for North Korea: Harris
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 15, 2018
North Korean foreign minister headed to Sweden for talks

North Korean foreign minister headed to Sweden for talks

Ri Yong Ho to meet local counterpart, discuss Stockholm's "consular responsibilities" in DPRK

North Korean foreign minister headed to Sweden for talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 15, 2018
Kim, Trump talks could bring a “permanent end” to DPRK-U.S. conflict: Choson Sinbo

Kim, Trump talks could bring a “permanent end” to DPRK-U.S. conflict: Choson Sinbo

Amid silence from N. Korean state media, Chongryon organ publishes, then deletes, commentary

Kim, Trump talks could bring a “permanent end” to DPRK-U.S. conflict: Choson Sinbo
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 15, 2018
Singapore investigating local companies for luxury goods trade with North Korea

Singapore investigating local companies for luxury goods trade with North Korea

Despite the company's denials, the trade seemed to continue in 2017

Singapore investigating local companies for luxury goods trade with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 14, 2018
Seoul to launch project assessing N. Korean deforestation, environmental damage

Seoul to launch project assessing N. Korean deforestation, environmental damage

Korea Forest Service (KFS) to spend KRW443 million (USD$415,962) on DPRK land analysis

Seoul to launch project assessing N. Korean deforestation, environmental damage
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 14, 2018
North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data
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North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data

Other food product shipments from China dwindled in the same period

North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 14, 2018
North Korea calls on Global Fund to reconsider termination of grants

North Korea calls on Global Fund to reconsider termination of grants

Vice-minister for health blames U.S. pressure campaign, warns of humanitarian consequences

North Korea calls on Global Fund to reconsider termination of grants
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 13, 2018
Trump fires Tillerson, nominates CIA Director Pompeo for Secretary of State

Trump fires Tillerson, nominates CIA Director Pompeo for Secretary of State

Tillerson ouster comes amid preparations for a potential Kim-Trump summit

Trump fires Tillerson, nominates CIA Director Pompeo for Secretary of State
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 13, 2018