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18 million N. Koreans still need humanitarian assistance: Report

18 million N. Koreans still need humanitarian assistance: Report

13 million to again be targeted for support despite a reduction in requested funds for 2017

18 million N. Koreans still need humanitarian assistance: Report
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 21, 2017
N.Korea lighting capital with solar-powered street, garden lights: state media

N.Korea lighting capital with solar-powered street, garden lights: state media

DPRK could be trying to overcome power shortages through solar-powered lamps, experts say

N.Korea lighting capital with solar-powered street, garden lights: state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 21, 2017
Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service
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Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service

Another previously sanctioned ship was detained after failing an inspection in China

Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2017
Six miners dead, one rescued 10 days after mine collapse in North Korea

Six miners dead, one rescued 10 days after mine collapse in North Korea

State media describes a "huge collapse" which resulted in "catastrophe... beyond imagination"

Six miners dead, one rescued 10 days after mine collapse in North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 20, 2017
Leaflets promoting new N.Korean medium range missile type found in Seoul

Leaflets promoting new N.Korean medium range missile type found in Seoul

North Korea's ongoing leaflet campaign changes focus to highlight new missile threat

Leaflets promoting new N.Korean medium range missile type found in Seoul
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 20, 2017
N.Korea successfully tests new high-thrust rocket engine: KCNA

N.Korea successfully tests new high-thrust rocket engine: KCNA

State media praises "unforgettable day for the DPRK’s rocket development history"

N.Korea successfully tests new high-thrust rocket engine: KCNA
NK News
NK News March 18, 2017
37 states submit N. Korea sanctions implementation reports

37 states submit N. Korea sanctions implementation reports

Italy, Romania and Singapore provide concrete examples of enforcement efforts

37 states submit N. Korea sanctions implementation reports
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 17, 2017
SWIFT blocks four more North Korean banks

SWIFT blocks four more North Korean banks

The financial messaging service has barred seven DPRK banks since March 9

SWIFT blocks four more North Korean banks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 17, 2017
Military action against North Korea “on the table”, says Tillerson

Military action against North Korea “on the table”, says Tillerson

Era of "strategic patience" is over, says U.S. Secretary of State

Military action against North Korea “on the table”, says Tillerson
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham March 17, 2017
In Pyongyang, a once seven-star hotel project site remains derelict

In Pyongyang, a once seven-star hotel project site remains derelict

If completed, Yonggwang Hotel was to include massive convention hall facilities: source

In Pyongyang, a once seven-star hotel project site remains derelict
JH Ahn
JH Ahn March 17, 2017