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Peru orders downsizing of North Korean embassy in Lima

Peru orders downsizing of North Korean embassy in Lima

Action is in line with UNSC Resolution 2321, follows measures by other states

Peru orders downsizing of North Korean embassy in Lima
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 12, 2017
S. Korean government still “willing” to re-open Kaesong Complex: KIC official

S. Korean government still “willing” to re-open Kaesong Complex: KIC official

"International and domestic public opinion" preventing reopening, however

S. Korean government still “willing” to re-open Kaesong Complex: KIC official
Damin Jung
Damin Jung July 12, 2017
Defections from N. Korea down by 20.8 percent in first half of 2017: Seoul

Defections from N. Korea down by 20.8 percent in first half of 2017: Seoul

MOU says falling numbers of defectors caused by Pyongyang "crackdown"

Defections from N. Korea down by 20.8 percent in first half of 2017: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 12, 2017
Beijing “does not hold the key” to stopping N. Korea: Chinese FM

Beijing “does not hold the key” to stopping N. Korea: Chinese FM

Spokesperson calls for end to "China responsibility" approach to DPRK provocations

Beijing “does not hold the key” to stopping N. Korea: Chinese FM
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 11, 2017
U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA

U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA

Test indicates THAAD's capability to defend Guam, Japan and South Korea from DPRK missiles

U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
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Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data

Despite alleged assassination attempt, decline in appearances may be due to solidification of power

Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 11, 2017
North Korean embassy in Beijing building “hotel” for visiting citizens

North Korean embassy in Beijing building “hotel” for visiting citizens

Construction has been ongoing at the embassy, one of the DPRK's largest in the world, for months

North Korean embassy in Beijing building “hotel” for visiting citizens
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2017
N. Korean media urges simultaneous action against flooding, drought

N. Korean media urges simultaneous action against flooding, drought

Rodong Sinmun says flood prevention methods in one area “based on past experiences and lessons"

N. Korean media urges simultaneous action against flooding, drought
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 11, 2017
N. Korea yet to master ICBM re-entry technology, S. Korea’s spy agency says

N. Korea yet to master ICBM re-entry technology, S. Korea’s spy agency says

Spy chief tells lawmakers that Hwasong-14 has "ICBM-class range", but cannot carry warheads

N. Korea yet to master ICBM re-entry technology, S. Korea’s spy agency says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 11, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
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North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017

May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show

North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017