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British Council suspends English teacher training program in North Korea

British Council suspends English teacher training program in North Korea

Move is response to UK government's updated DPRK travel advice: spokesperson

British Council suspends English teacher training program in North Korea
Damin Jung
Damin Jung September 7, 2017
UN considering oil sales ban to North Korea, overseas labor and textile freezes

UN considering oil sales ban to North Korea, overseas labor and textile freezes

Draft measures would designate Air Koryo, place travel ban and asset freeze on leadership

UN considering oil sales ban to North Korea, overseas labor and textile freezes
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 6, 2017
North Korea ends rental agreement with hostel in Berlin

North Korea ends rental agreement with hostel in Berlin

Possible progress made in curbing prohibited use of North Korean Embassy property

North Korea ends rental agreement with hostel in Berlin
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 6, 2017
Trump says military options on N. Korea not ‘first choice’

Trump says military options on N. Korea not ‘first choice’

U.S. President implies Xi Jinping is taking action on North Korea

Trump says military options on N. Korea not ‘first choice’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2017
Oil embargo of North Korea would hurt civilians, says Putin

Oil embargo of North Korea would hurt civilians, says Putin

At summit with Moon, Russian President reiterates belief that pressure will not stay DPRK's hand

Oil embargo of North Korea would hurt civilians, says Putin
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 6, 2017
Singapore advises against non-essential travel to North Korea

Singapore advises against non-essential travel to North Korea

Travel change is notable given history of close ties between two countries

Singapore advises against non-essential travel to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 6, 2017
Professional wrestler-turned-politician Antonio Inoki to return to North Korea

Professional wrestler-turned-politician Antonio Inoki to return to North Korea

Trip will be eccentric lawmaker's 32nd to the DPRK

Professional wrestler-turned-politician Antonio Inoki to return to North Korea
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi September 6, 2017
South Korea still committed to Berlin Initiative, dialogue with the North: MOU

South Korea still committed to Berlin Initiative, dialogue with the North: MOU

Defense minister on Monday said that Seoul's focus has shifted to "punishment"

South Korea still committed to Berlin Initiative, dialogue with the North: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 6, 2017
U.S., North Korea should refrain from dangerous “rhetoric”: Guterres

U.S., North Korea should refrain from dangerous “rhetoric”: Guterres

UN Secretary General says DPRK nuclear program is the "most dangerous crisis we face today"

U.S., North Korea should refrain from dangerous “rhetoric”: Guterres
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 5, 2017
Sanctions won’t necessarily work on North Korea: Haley

Sanctions won’t necessarily work on North Korea: Haley

U.S. Ambassador to UN says sanctions will, however, restrict funds used for ballistic missiles

Sanctions won’t necessarily work on North Korea: Haley
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 5, 2017