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Rapid progress made on construction site near Ryomyong Street
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Rapid progress made on construction site near Ryomyong Street

Despite apparent slowdowns in other projects in Pyongyang, construction at large-scale site is progressing

Rapid progress made on construction site near Ryomyong Street
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 22, 2018
China investigating recent oil transfer to North Korean tanker, MFA says

China investigating recent oil transfer to North Korean tanker, MFA says

Investigation comes after denials of previous cases involving Chinese oil tankers

China investigating recent oil transfer to North Korean tanker, MFA says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 22, 2018
Construction abandoned at Chinese-backed shopping mall in Pyongyang, photos show
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Construction abandoned at Chinese-backed shopping mall in Pyongyang, photos show

The East Pyongyang Shopping Mall was once a high-profile foreign-backed development

Construction abandoned at Chinese-backed shopping mall in Pyongyang, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 22, 2018
South Korean foreign minister to raise North Korean human rights issues at UNHRC

South Korean foreign minister to raise North Korean human rights issues at UNHRC

MOFA still reviewing content of minister's speech, spokesperson says

South Korean foreign minister to raise North Korean human rights issues at UNHRC
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 22, 2018
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