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Kim Yong Chol to lead North Korean delegation to PyeongChang closing ceremony

Kim Yong Chol to lead North Korean delegation to PyeongChang closing ceremony

Central committee vice-chairman and UFG chief to be joined by Ri Son Gwon, six support staff: MOU

Kim Yong Chol to lead North Korean delegation to PyeongChang closing ceremony
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 22, 2018
Seoul ordered Kim Jong Un’s name removed from loudspeaker broadcasts: lawmaker

Seoul ordered Kim Jong Un’s name removed from loudspeaker broadcasts: lawmaker

ROK did not want to "provoke North Korea unnecessarily," military official reportedly said

Seoul ordered Kim Jong Un’s name removed from loudspeaker broadcasts: lawmaker
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 21, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker returns to China
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Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker returns to China

The visit is only the second advertised port arrival in six weeks

Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker returns to China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 21, 2018
Seoul spent USD$223,200 on high-level North Korean delegation visit: MOU

Seoul spent USD$223,200 on high-level North Korean delegation visit: MOU

USD$120,900 spent on accommodation at the luxury Grand Walkerhill hotel

Seoul spent USD$223,200 on high-level North Korean delegation visit: MOU
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 21, 2018
North Korea to roll out new domestic flights for Mt. Kumgang region tourists

North Korea to roll out new domestic flights for Mt. Kumgang region tourists

In bid to boost tourism, Kumgangsan Travel Company announces new routes to Kalma Airport

North Korea to roll out new domestic flights for Mt. Kumgang region tourists
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 21, 2018
Japan releases photos of suspected North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfer

Japan releases photos of suspected North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfer

Tokyo "strongly suspects" Yu Jong 2 engaged in illegal activity

Japan releases photos of suspected North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfer
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 20, 2018
N. Korea canceled possible meeting with Mike Pence during Olympics: State Dept

N. Korea canceled possible meeting with Mike Pence during Olympics: State Dept

State Department spokesperson says Washington regrets DPRK decision not to "seize this opportunity"

N. Korea canceled possible meeting with Mike Pence during Olympics: State Dept
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 20, 2018
South Korea, U.S. to hold postponed military drills “as planned”: USFK

South Korea, U.S. to hold postponed military drills “as planned”: USFK

Key Resolve and Foal Eagle to go ahead, though exact dates not yet confirmed

South Korea, U.S. to hold postponed military drills “as planned”: USFK
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 20, 2018
South Korea to order Patriot missile defense upgrades: DAPA

South Korea to order Patriot missile defense upgrades: DAPA

Newer PAC-3 SME's intended to defend against short and medium-range missiles and rockets

South Korea to order Patriot missile defense upgrades: DAPA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 19, 2018
Towerblock construction surrounding Kim Il Sung square slows, photos show
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Towerblock construction surrounding Kim Il Sung square slows, photos show

Limited construction progress over four month period, despite central Pyongyang location

Towerblock construction surrounding Kim Il Sung square slows, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 19, 2018