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Chinese FM denies reports of more troops on N. Korean border

Chinese FM denies reports of more troops on N. Korean border

Report in Japanese media claimed China was rattled by U.S. action in Syria

Chinese FM denies reports of more troops on N. Korean border
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2017
Jim Dresnok, American who defected to N.Korea in 1962, died in 2016

Jim Dresnok, American who defected to N.Korea in 1962, died in 2016

American was high-profile defector who once starred in N.Korea propaganda movies

Jim Dresnok, American who defected to N.Korea in 1962, died in 2016
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2017
South Korean lawmaker fined after accusing NGO of being “pro-North”

South Korean lawmaker fined after accusing NGO of being “pro-North”

Ha Tae-kyung fined for defaming Lawyers for a Democratic Society, more commonly known as Minbyun

South Korean lawmaker fined after accusing NGO of being “pro-North”
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 9, 2017
Facing sharp policy choices, U.S. sends navy strike group to Koreas

Facing sharp policy choices, U.S. sends navy strike group to Koreas

Deployment could provoke or avert further N.Korean nuclear and missile tests, experts say

Facing sharp policy choices, U.S. sends navy strike group to Koreas
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2017
Mongolia deregisters more North Korean vessels

Mongolia deregisters more North Korean vessels

Number of DPRK vessels deregistered increases in 2017 following Resolution 2321

Mongolia deregisters more North Korean vessels
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 6, 2017
U.S. to strengthen deterrence, defensive capabilities in Asia: Trump

U.S. to strengthen deterrence, defensive capabilities in Asia: Trump

Remarks come as Trump set to discuss North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping

U.S. to strengthen deterrence, defensive capabilities in Asia: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2017
S.Korea wins 3-0 against North in Women’s Ice Hockey match in South

S.Korea wins 3-0 against North in Women’s Ice Hockey match in South

Match part of 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, also Pyeongchang Olympics qualifiers

S.Korea wins 3-0 against North in Women’s Ice Hockey match in South
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 6, 2017
Against sporting norms, S.Korea bans N.Korea flags at Olympic qualifier event

Against sporting norms, S.Korea bans N.Korea flags at Olympic qualifier event

South Korean authorities insist waving DPRK flag violates National Security Act

Against sporting norms, S.Korea bans N.Korea flags at Olympic qualifier event
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2017
Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
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Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal

Vessels sailed from North Korea and are owned by Pyongyang-based companies.

Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2017
Pamphlets show North Korea’s restrictions on non-state owned telecommunications

Pamphlets show North Korea’s restrictions on non-state owned telecommunications

Pamphlet reveals how state monopoly on internet access is enforced and competitors are sidelined

Pamphlets show North Korea’s restrictions on non-state owned telecommunications
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 5, 2017