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U.S. State Department drops funding for North Korea human rights projects by 43%

U.S. State Department drops funding for North Korea human rights projects by 43%

USD$1.5M available for organizations to support freedom of information, human rights in DPRK

U.S. State Department drops funding for North Korea human rights projects by 43%
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 18, 2018
North Korean IT company launches virtual makeover app

North Korean IT company launches virtual makeover app

Pomhyanggi helps women "become more pretty," state media says

North Korean IT company launches virtual makeover app
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 18, 2018
Two Koreas to march under unified flag at PyeongChang opening ceremony

Two Koreas to march under unified flag at PyeongChang opening ceremony

Pyongyang and Seoul also agree to joint women's ice hockey team, inter-Korean events in North

Two Koreas to march under unified flag at PyeongChang opening ceremony
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham January 17, 2018
North Korea to host military events, possible parade, on eve of Winter Olympics

North Korea to host military events, possible parade, on eve of Winter Olympics

Celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army due in Pyongyang

North Korea to host military events, possible parade, on eve of Winter Olympics
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2018
North Korea to send 230-member cheering squad to 2018 Winter Olympics

North Korea to send 230-member cheering squad to 2018 Winter Olympics

Two Koreas also reportedly discussed holding cultural event at Mt. Kumgang, Masikryong ski resort

North Korea to send 230-member cheering squad to 2018 Winter Olympics
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 17, 2018
Eugene Bell Foundation seeking humanitarian exemption from UN sanctions

Eugene Bell Foundation seeking humanitarian exemption from UN sanctions

NGO says stainless boilers needed for treatment of MDR-TB barred under "dual-use" rules

Eugene Bell Foundation seeking humanitarian exemption from UN sanctions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 17, 2018
North Korean authorities install toll system on Pyongyang-Wonsan highway

North Korean authorities install toll system on Pyongyang-Wonsan highway

New system designed to pay for road maintenance, source says

North Korean authorities install toll system on Pyongyang-Wonsan highway
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2018
U.S. open to talks, but North Korea not “credible”: Tillerson

U.S. open to talks, but North Korea not “credible”: Tillerson

Secretary of State says Pyongyang "knows our channels are open"

U.S. open to talks, but North Korea not “credible”: Tillerson
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 16, 2018
Foreign ministers endorse sustained pressure on North Korea in Vancouver

Foreign ministers endorse sustained pressure on North Korea in Vancouver

Sanctions enforcement to be a key focus of ministerial meeting on DPRK

Foreign ministers endorse sustained pressure on North Korea in Vancouver
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 16, 2018
N. Korean embassy “hotel” nears completion in Beijing, pictures show

N. Korean embassy “hotel” nears completion in Beijing, pictures show

Sources previously suggested project could be used as guesthouse for visiting DPRK citizens

N. Korean embassy “hotel” nears completion in Beijing, pictures show
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 16, 2018