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Sons of defector American reappear in N. Korean media, confirm father’s death

Sons of defector American reappear in N. Korean media, confirm father’s death

James Dresnok died of a stroke in November last year, son says

Sons of defector American reappear in N. Korean media, confirm father’s death
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham August 19, 2017
Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet

Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet

In video published by Uriminzokkiri Jon Hye Song says she "lived a shady life" in the South

Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 19, 2017
North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
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North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA

Increased imports of cereals and flours tally with reports of drought

North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 18, 2017
North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos

North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos

Analyst says presence of photos suggests worsening quality of Sino-DPRK ties

North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 18, 2017
North Korea rolls out new heart rate monitor app for smartphone users

North Korea rolls out new heart rate monitor app for smartphone users

Online program for managing diet also recently launched

North Korea rolls out new heart rate monitor app for smartphone users
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 18, 2017
Moon’s first 100 days “failed” at inter-Korean relations: North Korean media

Moon’s first 100 days “failed” at inter-Korean relations: North Korean media

Rodong Sinmun says Trump, Moon should "seriously reflect and apologize"

Moon’s first 100 days “failed” at inter-Korean relations: North Korean media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 18, 2017
Protests on China-N. Korea border as seafood import ban comes into force

Protests on China-N. Korea border as seafood import ban comes into force

Source reports sudden implementation of new measures has come as a "shock" to local traders

Protests on China-N. Korea border as seafood import ban comes into force
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 18, 2017
New DPRK posters show North Korean ripping up new UNSC resolution

New DPRK posters show North Korean ripping up new UNSC resolution

"Whole U.S. mainland is in our range": another poster claims

New DPRK posters show North Korean ripping up new UNSC resolution
Damin Jung
Damin Jung August 18, 2017
Japan agrees to ramp up defense commitments on North Korea

Japan agrees to ramp up defense commitments on North Korea

The agreement comes during a security meeting between Japan and the U.S. in Washington

Japan agrees to ramp up defense commitments on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 17, 2017
Military options on North Korea “horrible” but necessary: U.S. JCS chief

Military options on North Korea “horrible” but necessary: U.S. JCS chief

Joseph Dunford tells press in Beijing that Washington must be ready for worst case scenario

Military options on North Korea “horrible” but necessary: U.S. JCS chief
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 17, 2017