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Four additional suspects in Kim Jong Nam murder case named in court

Four additional suspects in Kim Jong Nam murder case named in court

“Mr Chang,” “James," “Mr Y,” and “Hanamori” are said to have orchestrated February 13 ambush at KLIA

Four additional suspects in Kim Jong Nam murder case named in court
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 12, 2017
ROK defense minister calls for “thorough” response to DPRK-linked hacking

ROK defense minister calls for “thorough” response to DPRK-linked hacking

Announcement comes after lawmaker says classified military documents obtained by DPRK last September

ROK defense minister calls for “thorough” response to DPRK-linked hacking
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 12, 2017
Kyodo News Agency insists Pyongyang bureau operates “lawfully”

Kyodo News Agency insists Pyongyang bureau operates “lawfully”

Investigation by Sentaku magazine questions company's remittances to Pyongyang

Kyodo News Agency insists Pyongyang bureau operates “lawfully”
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi | Oliver Hotham October 11, 2017
Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister

Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister

In TASS interview, Ri Yong Ho threatens U.S., says North Korea will not negotiate nukes

Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2017
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
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N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures

Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues

N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2017
Two B-1B Lancer bombers fly over Korean peninsula in show of force

Two B-1B Lancer bombers fly over Korean peninsula in show of force

Strategic aircraft conducted air-to-ground missile drills, says Seoul

Two B-1B Lancer bombers fly over Korean peninsula in show of force
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 10, 2017
North Korean bank offering prize lottery for VIP customers: brochure
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North Korean bank offering prize lottery for VIP customers: brochure

Jinmyong Joint Bank also providing domestic tours for clients with big savings

North Korean bank offering prize lottery for VIP customers: brochure
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 10, 2017
Kim Jong Nam had 1.4 times lethal dose of VX on face at time of death: chemist

Kim Jong Nam had 1.4 times lethal dose of VX on face at time of death: chemist

But some evidence was sent back to DPRK before defense could see it, court hears

Kim Jong Nam had 1.4 times lethal dose of VX on face at time of death: chemist
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 10, 2017
More construction activity observed at Pyongyang’s iconic Ryugyong Hotel

More construction activity observed at Pyongyang’s iconic Ryugyong Hotel

Unconfirmed rumors suggest revolving restaurants may be opened at top

More construction activity observed at Pyongyang’s iconic Ryugyong Hotel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2017
U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis

U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis

Comments come as a senior U.S. general says there is no "risk-free option" for the DPRK

U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 9, 2017