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Seoul planning “economic belt” connecting two Koreas: Blue House

Seoul planning “economic belt” connecting two Koreas: Blue House

In major policy announcement, S. Korea says it will draw "new economic map" of Korea

Seoul planning “economic belt” connecting two Koreas: Blue House
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 19, 2017
North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
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North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port

The 3900-tonne cargo ship was allowed into a terminal shortly after arriving in the area

North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 19, 2017
N. Korea claims U.S. made “official apology” for seizure of diplomatic package

N. Korea claims U.S. made “official apology” for seizure of diplomatic package

Department of Homeland Security insists "no mistake" was made and that seizure was "lawful"

N. Korea claims U.S. made “official apology” for seizure of diplomatic package
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 19, 2017
Moldova MFA contradicts President on North Korea wine exports

Moldova MFA contradicts President on North Korea wine exports

MFA says wine exports would not occur while UNSC sanctions are in place

Moldova MFA contradicts President on North Korea wine exports
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 18, 2017
Seoul will increase military spending to 2.9 percent of GDP: Moon

Seoul will increase military spending to 2.9 percent of GDP: Moon

Dialogue with N. Korea is meaningless "without overwhelming national defense power", says President

Seoul will increase military spending to 2.9 percent of GDP: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 18, 2017
Japanese lifestyle retailer Miniso still running Pyongyang branch: sources

Japanese lifestyle retailer Miniso still running Pyongyang branch: sources

Miniso Japan claimed last week that operations in Pyongyang had ended

Japanese lifestyle retailer Miniso still running Pyongyang branch: sources
IFRC to train N. Koreans from flood-affected areas in disaster response: report

IFRC to train N. Koreans from flood-affected areas in disaster response: report

Red Cross and Red Crescent warn of low funding, however, as risk of flooding increases

IFRC to train N. Koreans from flood-affected areas in disaster response: report
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 18, 2017
Russia delivers 2400 tons of aid to North Korea

Russia delivers 2400 tons of aid to North Korea

The delivery is the first of two shipments of flour scheduled as part of Russia's WFP contributions

Russia delivers 2400 tons of aid to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2017
Singapore company linked to N. Korea luxury goods trade: investigation

Singapore company linked to N. Korea luxury goods trade: investigation

NK Pro report links OCN (S) Pte Ltd with secret high-end stores in Pyongyang

Singapore company linked to N. Korea luxury goods trade: investigation
NK News
NK News July 17, 2017
Seoul proposing military, family reunion talks with Pyongyang

Seoul proposing military, family reunion talks with Pyongyang

South Korea hoping talks can take place on July 21 and August 1

Seoul proposing military, family reunion talks with Pyongyang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 17, 2017