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New North Korea sanctions bill introduced to U.S. House of Representatives

New North Korea sanctions bill introduced to U.S. House of Representatives

Bill requires administration to redesignate DPRK as a sponsor of terrorism

New North Korea sanctions bill introduced to U.S. House of Representatives
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 22, 2017
North Korean missile test fails: U.S., MND

North Korean missile test fails: U.S., MND

North Korean missile "exploded within seconds of launch", says U.S. Pacific Command

North Korean missile test fails: U.S., MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 22, 2017
India bans trade in military equipment with North Korea

India bans trade in military equipment with North Korea

Announcement come 11 years after UN resolution 1718

India bans trade in military equipment with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2017
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