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ROK approves NGO request to send construction, medical supplies to DPRK

ROK approves NGO request to send construction, medical supplies to DPRK

EugeneBell to send $1.67 million worth of shipment in July to Nampo via China, MOU says

ROK approves NGO request to send construction, medical supplies to DPRK
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 27, 2017
10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
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10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal

Sources say no end in sight and speculate prices will never return to normal

10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2017
Chinese real estate firm no longer hiring N. Korean waitresses in Dandong

Chinese real estate firm no longer hiring N. Korean waitresses in Dandong

Conversations with locals suggest some DPRK workers in Chinese city are returning to the North

Chinese real estate firm no longer hiring N. Korean waitresses in Dandong
NK News
NK News June 26, 2017
North Korea launches new “Jindallae 3” domestically-produced smartphone

North Korea launches new “Jindallae 3” domestically-produced smartphone

DPRK Today reports new device has been "made in the Korean way"

North Korea launches new “Jindallae 3” domestically-produced smartphone
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2017
North Korean exports to China remain low in May

North Korean exports to China remain low in May

But the trade did rebound from the previous month, according to data seen by Reuters

North Korean exports to China remain low in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2017
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across MDL: JCS

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across MDL: JCS

Third reported defection across the heavily fortified border in 10 days

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across MDL: JCS
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 23, 2017
North Korea says Otto Warmbier’s sudden death “a mystery to us as well”

North Korea says Otto Warmbier’s sudden death “a mystery to us as well”

FM statement insists 22-year old was treated with "all sincerity", denies mistreatment

North Korea says Otto Warmbier’s sudden death “a mystery to us as well”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 23, 2017
Miniso Japan office denies involvement in new Pyongyang shop

Miniso Japan office denies involvement in new Pyongyang shop

Tokyo office spokesperson distances Japan branch from China operations

Miniso Japan office denies involvement in new Pyongyang shop
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi June 23, 2017
Moon Jae-in oversees test launch of S. Korea’s Hyunmoo-2 ballistic missile

Moon Jae-in oversees test launch of S. Korea’s Hyunmoo-2 ballistic missile

Test necessary to ensure ROK's "readiness" in event of North Korean provocation, says Blue House

Moon Jae-in oversees test launch of S. Korea’s Hyunmoo-2 ballistic missile
NK News
NK News June 23, 2017
North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
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North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed

Two others continue to wait near Vladivostok oil terminal, despite OFAC designation

North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2017