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N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

DPRK media frequently claims coal production has increased by over 100 percent

N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2017
Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny

Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny

Store changes name to "Evolution," sources say, but stock remains Miniso for the time being

Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2017
N. Korean state media releases video depicting missile attack on Guam

N. Korean state media releases video depicting missile attack on Guam

Short film suggests strike could happen during ongoing Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) drills

N. Korean state media releases video depicting missile attack on Guam
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2017
U.S.-ROK joint military drills part of “vicious cycle” caused by N. Korea: Moon

U.S.-ROK joint military drills part of “vicious cycle” caused by N. Korea: Moon

President urges DPRK not to use Ulchi Freedom Guard as pretext for "provocation"

U.S.-ROK joint military drills part of “vicious cycle” caused by N. Korea: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 21, 2017
Sons of defector American reappear in N. Korean media, confirm father’s death

Sons of defector American reappear in N. Korean media, confirm father’s death

James Dresnok died of a stroke in November last year, son says

Sons of defector American reappear in N. Korean media, confirm father’s death
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham August 19, 2017
Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet

Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet

In video published by Uriminzokkiri Jon Hye Song says she "lived a shady life" in the South

Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 19, 2017
North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
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North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA

Increased imports of cereals and flours tally with reports of drought

North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 18, 2017
North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos

North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos

Analyst says presence of photos suggests worsening quality of Sino-DPRK ties

North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 18, 2017
North Korea rolls out new heart rate monitor app for smartphone users

North Korea rolls out new heart rate monitor app for smartphone users

Online program for managing diet also recently launched

North Korea rolls out new heart rate monitor app for smartphone users
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 18, 2017
Moon’s first 100 days “failed” at inter-Korean relations: North Korean media

Moon’s first 100 days “failed” at inter-Korean relations: North Korean media

Rodong Sinmun says Trump, Moon should "seriously reflect and apologize"

Moon’s first 100 days “failed” at inter-Korean relations: North Korean media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 18, 2017