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Quarter of defectors polled have considered returning to the North: NKDB

Quarter of defectors polled have considered returning to the North: NKDB

43.5 percent say they are in regular contact with family, friends in the DPRK

Quarter of defectors polled have considered returning to the North: NKDB
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 31, 2018
U.S. gave Seoul last-minute green light for chartered flight to North Korea: MOU

U.S. gave Seoul last-minute green light for chartered flight to North Korea: MOU

South says Washington approved potentially sanctions-breaking trip to DPRK

U.S. gave Seoul last-minute green light for chartered flight to North Korea: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 31, 2018
North Korean missiles will “soon threaten” the U.S., President Trump says

North Korean missiles will “soon threaten” the U.S., President Trump says

President says campaign of "maximum pressure" aimed at preventing ICBM capability

North Korean missiles will “soon threaten” the U.S., President Trump says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 30, 2018
Victor Cha dropped as U.S. pick for ambassador to South Korea

Victor Cha dropped as U.S. pick for ambassador to South Korea

Former Bush admin official dropped due to opposition to "bloody nose" strategy: Washington Post

Victor Cha dropped as U.S. pick for ambassador to South Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham | Seungmock Oh January 30, 2018
Angola terminates “all contracts” with North Korea’s Mansudae company: report

Angola terminates “all contracts” with North Korea’s Mansudae company: report

UNSC implementation report says all cooperation between Luanda and MOP suspended

Angola terminates “all contracts” with North Korea’s Mansudae company: report
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 29, 2018
“No more time for excuses” on North Korea coal trade, State Dept warns Moscow

“No more time for excuses” on North Korea coal trade, State Dept warns Moscow

Comments by Heather Nauert follow allegations that DPRK using Russian ports for illicit activity

“No more time for excuses” on North Korea coal trade, State Dept warns Moscow
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 29, 2018
North Korea cancels inter-Korean event at Mt. Kumgang over negative press

North Korea cancels inter-Korean event at Mt. Kumgang over negative press

Cancellation due to South Korean press and objections to military events on February 8

North Korea cancels inter-Korean event at Mt. Kumgang over negative press
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 29, 2018
North Korean athletes won’t receive Galaxy Note 8 for Olympic participation

North Korean athletes won’t receive Galaxy Note 8 for Olympic participation

Smartphone, which is being given to all PyeongChang participants, could breach UNSC sanctions

North Korean athletes won’t receive Galaxy Note 8 for Olympic participation
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 29, 2018
Over 81,000 North Koreans now affected by flu: IFRC

Over 81,000 North Koreans now affected by flu: IFRC

Four reportedly dead as Rodong Sinmun says the country will "take preventive measures"

Over 81,000 North Koreans now affected by flu: IFRC
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 28, 2018
Russia denies involvement in North Korean coal smuggling

Russia denies involvement in North Korean coal smuggling

Moscow says Russian ports are not transit points for coal deliveries to other countries

Russia denies involvement in North Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 26, 2018