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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
Revealed: Koryolink’s mobile broadband services for foreigners in North Korea

Revealed: Koryolink’s mobile broadband services for foreigners in North Korea

Brochure reveals technical specifics of North Korea's internet services for visitors

Revealed: Koryolink’s mobile broadband services for foreigners in North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 5, 2017
North Korea launches projectile towards Sea of Japan: South Korean JCS

North Korea launches projectile towards Sea of Japan: South Korean JCS

U.S. Pacific Command says North Korea launched a KN-15 medium range ballistic missile

North Korea launches projectile towards Sea of Japan: South Korean JCS
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 4, 2017
Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
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Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data

Exports of Russian coal to the DPRK increased over 2015 equivalents, however

Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 4, 2017
North Korea preparing for military parade, satellite imagery shows

North Korea preparing for military parade, satellite imagery shows

Activity visible at location consistently used as a site for parade preparations

North Korea preparing for military parade, satellite imagery shows
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 4, 2017
U.S. Congress measures against DPRK intended “to put pressure on China”: MOFA

U.S. Congress measures against DPRK intended “to put pressure on China”: MOFA

Bill requires Tillerson to submit report on redesignating North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

U.S. Congress measures against DPRK intended “to put pressure on China”: MOFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 4, 2017