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North Korea willing to “faithfully implement” intl. human rights treaties: KCNA

North Korea willing to “faithfully implement” intl. human rights treaties: KCNA

But DPRK insists it will "never acknowledge" a UN special rapporteur on human rights

North Korea willing to “faithfully implement” intl. human rights treaties: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 9, 2017
North Korea to attend Belt and Road summit in Beijing: China

North Korea to attend Belt and Road summit in Beijing: China

Attendance expected despite ongoing sanctions and cooling relations

North Korea to attend Belt and Road summit in Beijing: China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 9, 2017
Moon Jae-in claims victory in South Korea’s Presidential election

Moon Jae-in claims victory in South Korea’s Presidential election

Liberal has pledged to renew inter-Korean economic cooperation, pursue peace treaty with North

Moon Jae-in claims victory in South Korea’s Presidential election
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 9, 2017
As South Korea votes for new President, Pyongyang calls for regime change

As South Korea votes for new President, Pyongyang calls for regime change

KCNA says conservative candidate Hong Jun-pyo is like "a detective during the Japanese occupation"

As South Korea votes for new President, Pyongyang calls for regime change
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 9, 2017
Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
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Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue

Shipments lower than February and last year's equivalents, however

Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2017
White House says fourth detention of U.S. citizen in N. Korea “concerning”

White House says fourth detention of U.S. citizen in N. Korea “concerning”

Washington will work with Swedish Embassy in DPRK to attempt to secure release: Spicer

White House says fourth detention of U.S. citizen in N. Korea “concerning”
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 8, 2017
S. Korea announces plan for developing N. Korean infrastructure, mining sector

S. Korea announces plan for developing N. Korean infrastructure, mining sector

Seoul seeking to fix failing infrastructure in return for share of DPRK mineral wealth: MOLIT

S. Korea announces plan for developing N. Korean infrastructure, mining sector
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 8, 2017
North Korea detains U.S. citizen Kim Hak-song: KCNA

North Korea detains U.S. citizen Kim Hak-song: KCNA

Kim, who is allegedly linked to PUST, is fourth U.S. citizen under detention in North Korea

North Korea detains U.S. citizen Kim Hak-song: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 7, 2017
Foreigners banned from visiting statues of Kims throughout North Korea
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Foreigners banned from visiting statues of Kims throughout North Korea

Suspension comes amid rumors U.S. and South Korea attempted to assassinate Kim Jong Un on April 15

Foreigners banned from visiting statues of Kims throughout North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 5, 2017
North Korea claims CIA, NIS plotted to assassinate Kim Jong Un

North Korea claims CIA, NIS plotted to assassinate Kim Jong Un

Attack was planned to take place during April 15 military parade: KCNA

North Korea claims CIA, NIS plotted to assassinate Kim Jong Un
NK News
NK News May 5, 2017