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North Korea’s illicit networks exposed, vulnerable to sanctions: report

North Korea’s illicit networks exposed, vulnerable to sanctions: report

Targeting of networks "most compelling means" to force North Korea to the table, C4ADS says

North Korea’s illicit networks exposed, vulnerable to sanctions: report
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 12, 2017
North Korean buses using new technology to limit oil consumption

North Korean buses using new technology to limit oil consumption

Kim Jong Un emphasizes saving resources amid energy price increases in 2017

North Korean buses using new technology to limit oil consumption
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 12, 2017
N.Korea media reports on munitions industry conference for first time

N.Korea media reports on munitions industry conference for first time

North Korea holds 8th ever munitions conference in presence of Kim Jong Un

N.Korea media reports on munitions industry conference for first time
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 12, 2017
Security situation hurting human rights in North Korea: UN officials

Security situation hurting human rights in North Korea: UN officials

No improvement of human rights within North Korea, UNSC told

Security situation hurting human rights in North Korea: UN officials
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 11, 2017
DPRK media highlights rallies celebrating completion of state nuclear force

DPRK media highlights rallies celebrating completion of state nuclear force

State media has claimed the DPRK has completed its nuke force 11 times since Hwasong-15 test

DPRK media highlights rallies celebrating completion of state nuclear force
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 11, 2017
Piano simulator app for smartphone and tablet PC users launched in North Korea

Piano simulator app for smartphone and tablet PC users launched in North Korea

Kim Il Sung University also released e-book app enabling users to read books published in 2017

Piano simulator app for smartphone and tablet PC users launched in North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 11, 2017
Seoul to place fresh unilateral sanctions on 12 North Koreans, 20 entities

Seoul to place fresh unilateral sanctions on 12 North Koreans, 20 entities

Unclear what impact the designations will have on DPRK given lack of trade, relations

Seoul to place fresh unilateral sanctions on 12 North Koreans, 20 entities
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 10, 2017
U.S. to send N.Korea envoy to Asia as S.Korean President visits Beijing

U.S. to send N.Korea envoy to Asia as S.Korean President visits Beijing

Joe Yun's trip comes as South Korean president Moon Jae-in will visit Beijing for separate talks

U.S. to send N.Korea envoy to Asia as S.Korean President visits Beijing
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 9, 2017
No cash prize to DPRK national teams in event of victory in EAFF tournament: JFA

No cash prize to DPRK national teams in event of victory in EAFF tournament: JFA

Officials say sanctions prevent either North Korean team receiving USD$70,000-250,000 prize

No cash prize to DPRK national teams in event of victory in EAFF tournament: JFA
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 8, 2017
Miniso-brand items still for sale in Pyongyang, despite previous Tokyo denial

Miniso-brand items still for sale in Pyongyang, despite previous Tokyo denial

Products by DPRK's first-ever foreign retailer remain available, photos indicate

Miniso-brand items still for sale in Pyongyang, despite previous Tokyo denial
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2017