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U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA

U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA

Test indicates THAAD's capability to defend Guam, Japan and South Korea from DPRK missiles

U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
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Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data

Despite alleged assassination attempt, decline in appearances may be due to solidification of power

Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 11, 2017
North Korean embassy in Beijing building “hotel” for visiting citizens

North Korean embassy in Beijing building “hotel” for visiting citizens

Construction has been ongoing at the embassy, one of the DPRK's largest in the world, for months

North Korean embassy in Beijing building “hotel” for visiting citizens
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2017
N. Korean media urges simultaneous action against flooding, drought

N. Korean media urges simultaneous action against flooding, drought

Rodong Sinmun says flood prevention methods in one area “based on past experiences and lessons"

N. Korean media urges simultaneous action against flooding, drought
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 11, 2017
N. Korea yet to master ICBM re-entry technology, S. Korea’s spy agency says

N. Korea yet to master ICBM re-entry technology, S. Korea’s spy agency says

Spy chief tells lawmakers that Hwasong-14 has "ICBM-class range", but cannot carry warheads

N. Korea yet to master ICBM re-entry technology, S. Korea’s spy agency says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 11, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
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North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017

May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show

North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
North Korea’s fuel price hike pushing up seafood prices in Yanbian, say traders

North Korea’s fuel price hike pushing up seafood prices in Yanbian, say traders

Traders in Yanbian feeling knock-on effects from high gas prices in DPRK, visit reveals

North Korea’s fuel price hike pushing up seafood prices in Yanbian, say traders
Mark Robertson July 10, 2017
Seoul in discussions with Washington over secondary sanctions: foreign minister

Seoul in discussions with Washington over secondary sanctions: foreign minister

Kang Kyung-wha suggests measures could be alternative to UNSC resolution

Seoul in discussions with Washington over secondary sanctions: foreign minister
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 10, 2017
N. Korea seeking foreign investment for Mt. Kumgang “restaurant street”

N. Korea seeking foreign investment for Mt. Kumgang “restaurant street”

DPRK corporation releases investment plan for eight buildings serving regional cuisines

N. Korea seeking foreign investment for Mt. Kumgang “restaurant street”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 10, 2017
Foreign advertisers, sponsors invited to North Korean sports fixture

Foreign advertisers, sponsors invited to North Korean sports fixture

Companies can raise "brand awareness" in DPRK, but ads must be not "in conflict with local customs"

Foreign advertisers, sponsors invited to North Korean sports fixture
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 10, 2017