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South Korean defense chief dismisses concerns of imminent ROK disarmament

South Korean defense chief dismisses concerns of imminent ROK disarmament

Song Young-moo says "trust-building" needed before two Koreas reduce forces in border area

South Korean defense chief dismisses concerns of imminent ROK disarmament
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 12, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel has changed name, owner since U.S. designation last year

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2018
UN humanitarian envoy appeals for funding as N. Korea visit comes to an end

UN humanitarian envoy appeals for funding as N. Korea visit comes to an end

Mark Lowcock reports "lots of progress," says access improving

UN humanitarian envoy appeals for funding as N. Korea visit comes to an end
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 12, 2018
NATO calls for continued sanctions pressure on North Korea

NATO calls for continued sanctions pressure on North Korea

DPRK also called on to "eliminate its nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare capabilities"

NATO calls for continued sanctions pressure on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2018
South Korean delegation to visit DPRK’s Rason city this week: MOU

South Korean delegation to visit DPRK’s Rason city this week: MOU

Officials from presidential organ to participate in trilateral forum hosted by Russia

South Korean delegation to visit DPRK’s Rason city this week: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 11, 2018
North Korean diplomat Ri Su Yong wraps up week-long trip to Cuba

North Korean diplomat Ri Su Yong wraps up week-long trip to Cuba

DPRK delegation met with President, First Secretary Castro during June 3-9 stay

North Korean diplomat Ri Su Yong wraps up week-long trip to Cuba
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 11, 2018
Samjiyon County construction project includes 400+ new buildings, images reveal

Samjiyon County construction project includes 400+ new buildings, images reveal

Newly-released imagery reveal scope of Pyongyang's plans to transform area into "a model county"

Samjiyon County construction project includes 400+ new buildings, images reveal
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2018
Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media

Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media

Pair were reportedly working illegally in a local Pyongyang-run restaurant

Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 10, 2018
ROK government grants film festival permission to screen North Korean movies

ROK government grants film festival permission to screen North Korean movies

Government will give green light to "academic and artistic activities," culture ministry says

ROK government grants film festival permission to screen North Korean movies
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 10, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
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Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows

Third price reduction this year comes amid speculation of unofficial sanctions relief

Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 10, 2018