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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
North Korean female ice hockey team submits entry list for matches in S.Korea

North Korean female ice hockey team submits entry list for matches in S.Korea

MOU hasn't received any request regarding N.Korean team's visit to S.Korea: spokesperson

North Korean female ice hockey team submits entry list for matches in S.Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 17, 2017
UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
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UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month

Figures cast doubt on Beijing's claims that traders had approached a UN quota

UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 17, 2017
“Different approach” to North Korea policy needed: Tillerson

“Different approach” to North Korea policy needed: Tillerson

Tillerson laments "20 years of failed approach" on North Korean issue

“Different approach” to North Korea policy needed: Tillerson
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 16, 2017
Interpol issues red notice on four N. Korean Kim Jong Nam murder suspects

Interpol issues red notice on four N. Korean Kim Jong Nam murder suspects

The four men are believed to have returned to Pyongyang on the week of the killing

Interpol issues red notice on four N. Korean Kim Jong Nam murder suspects
JH Ahn
JH Ahn March 16, 2017
Kim Jong Nam’s family leaving Malaysian government to manage remains: police

Kim Jong Nam’s family leaving Malaysian government to manage remains: police

Malaysia won't rule out possibility of exchanging corpse for detainees in N.Korea: DPM

Kim Jong Nam’s family leaving Malaysian government to manage remains: police
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 16, 2017
Drone deployment in S.Korea not response to increasing tensions: USFK

Drone deployment in S.Korea not response to increasing tensions: USFK

Drones will be sent next year, part of long-term strategic plan to outfit all U.S. combat brigades

Drone deployment in S.Korea not response to increasing tensions: USFK
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 15, 2017
North Korea to conduct first census in ten years in 2018, says state media

North Korea to conduct first census in ten years in 2018, says state media

Project will take place with help from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

North Korea to conduct first census in ten years in 2018, says state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 15, 2017