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China reiterates rejection of U.S. unilateral North Korea sanctions

China reiterates rejection of U.S. unilateral North Korea sanctions

Comments come as U.S. plans further measures against Chinese entities

China reiterates rejection of U.S. unilateral North Korea sanctions
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 26, 2017
Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June
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Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June

North Korean tanker fleet went quiet later in the month

Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 26, 2017
U.S. House of Representatives passes new bill on Russia, Iran, DPRK sanctions

U.S. House of Representatives passes new bill on Russia, Iran, DPRK sanctions

North Korea legislation added to the bill in earlier in July, already passed the House in May

U.S. House of Representatives passes new bill on Russia, Iran, DPRK sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 25, 2017
“Final goal” of U.S. policy is regime change, insists North Korean FM

“Final goal” of U.S. policy is regime change, insists North Korean FM

DPRK says speech by CIA Director Mike Pompeo justifies nuke program, will "mercilessly" strike U.S.

“Final goal” of U.S. policy is regime change, insists North Korean FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham July 25, 2017
North Korea produces “energy-saving all-in-one” computer: state media

North Korea produces “energy-saving all-in-one” computer: state media

New PC has "built-in battery" and can operate for "more than 8-10 hours a day on average"

North Korea produces “energy-saving all-in-one” computer: state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 25, 2017
N. Korean government reduces food rations to 300g a day: UNOCHA

N. Korean government reduces food rations to 300g a day: UNOCHA

Drop in distribution caused by bad harvest linked to drought, says UN agency

N. Korean government reduces food rations to 300g a day: UNOCHA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 25, 2017
U.S. Missile Defense Agency confirms another upcoming THAAD test

U.S. Missile Defense Agency confirms another upcoming THAAD test

The test is the second in July, has different designation to its predecessors

U.S. Missile Defense Agency confirms another upcoming THAAD test
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2017
N. Koreans who cross into China “not refugees”: Chinese FM

N. Koreans who cross into China “not refugees”: Chinese FM

UN Special Rapporteur said on Friday that he is "alarmed" by PRC's deportations of DPRK escapees

N. Koreans who cross into China “not refugees”: Chinese FM
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 24, 2017
Moon says “doors open” to N. Korean participation in PyeongChang Olympics

Moon says “doors open” to N. Korean participation in PyeongChang Olympics

President says DPRK athletes at the games could "strengthen peace" on the peninsula

Moon says “doors open” to N. Korean participation in PyeongChang Olympics
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham July 24, 2017
North Korean state media says ICBM has range of “over 6400 km”

North Korean state media says ICBM has range of “over 6400 km”

ICBM traditionally defined as rocket with 5500 km range

North Korean state media says ICBM has range of “over 6400 km”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 24, 2017