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Photos reveal North Korea’s experimental tank modifications

Photos reveal North Korea’s experimental tank modifications

Modification aimed at enhancing anti-tank and anti-aircraft capabilities: experts

Photos reveal North Korea’s experimental tank modifications
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 3, 2017
North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education

North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education

DPRK adds one academic year to four-year elementary school curriculum - well above global average

North Korea implements nationwide 12-year compulsory education
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 3, 2017
U.S. policy review completed as Trump says he can “solve” N. Korea alone

U.S. policy review completed as Trump says he can “solve” N. Korea alone

President tells FT: "If China is not going to solve North Korea, we will."

U.S. policy review completed as Trump says he can “solve” N. Korea alone
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2017
OFAC sanctions 11 N. Korean individuals, one company

OFAC sanctions 11 N. Korean individuals, one company

DPRK nationals working in China, Russia, Cuba and Vietnam added to OFAC list

OFAC sanctions 11 N. Korean individuals, one company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 31, 2017
North Korea to stage second consecutive international air show

North Korea to stage second consecutive international air show

Wonsan air show confirmed despite OFAC sanctions against Air Koryo

North Korea to stage second consecutive international air show
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 31, 2017
Three North Korean Kim Jong Nam murder suspects allowed to go: Malaysia police

Three North Korean Kim Jong Nam murder suspects allowed to go: Malaysia police

Three men were believed to be hiding in DPRK embassy in Malaysia

Three North Korean Kim Jong Nam murder suspects allowed to go: Malaysia police
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 31, 2017
Bulgaria reduces number of staff at North Korean embassy in Sofia

Bulgaria reduces number of staff at North Korean embassy in Sofia

Actions are in line with latest UN Resolution on North Korea

Bulgaria reduces number of staff at North Korean embassy in Sofia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2017
Kim Jong Nam’s body to return to North Korea: Malaysian PM

Kim Jong Nam’s body to return to North Korea: Malaysian PM

Malaysians and North Koreans also permitted to return home as mutual travel ban ends

Kim Jong Nam’s body to return to North Korea: Malaysian PM
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 30, 2017
Three Russians arrested in South Korea for selling North Korean drugs

Three Russians arrested in South Korea for selling North Korean drugs

DPRK-made drugs, including viagra-like pill, were being sold online: police

Three Russians arrested in South Korea for selling North Korean drugs
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 30, 2017
Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
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Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions

Chinese zinc imports increased nearly ten-fold over the previous month, customs data shows

Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2017