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N.Korean diplomat from London embassy defects, S.Korean media says

N.Korean diplomat from London embassy defects, S.Korean media says

"A high-level defection, if confirmed, will be deeply embarrassing for the regime"

N.Korean diplomat from London embassy defects, S.Korean media says
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 15, 2016
President Park bashes N.Korea on Independence Day speech

President Park bashes N.Korea on Independence Day speech

Some parts of speech inciting a ’ ‘coup’ against Kim Jong Un, South Korean expert says

President Park bashes N.Korea on Independence Day speech
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 15, 2016
Pyongyang proposes a toast for its first ever beer festival

Pyongyang proposes a toast for its first ever beer festival

Festival, intended for locals, comes following improvements to domestic beer distribution network

Pyongyang proposes a toast for its first ever beer festival
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 15, 2016
First U.S. tourist visits North Korean city of Sinuiju: Koryo Tours

First U.S. tourist visits North Korean city of Sinuiju: Koryo Tours

Development could lead to Americans being able to access Pyongyang by train

First U.S. tourist visits North Korean city of Sinuiju: Koryo Tours
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 15, 2016
North Korea wins third silver medal at Olympics Sunday

North Korea wins third silver medal at Olympics Sunday

Kim Kuk Hyang wins North’s fourth medal in weightlifting, sixth overall in 2016

North Korea wins third silver medal at Olympics Sunday
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi August 14, 2016
North Korea wins Olympic gold in weightlifting

North Korea wins Olympic gold in weightlifting

North also wins in first round of women’s team table tennis against Australia

North Korea wins Olympic gold in weightlifting
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi August 12, 2016
South Korean universities make pledge to enhance unification awareness

South Korean universities make pledge to enhance unification awareness

Six universities to increase number and quality of unification courses in upcoming semester

South Korean universities make pledge to enhance unification awareness
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 12, 2016
South defeats North Korea in Olympic archery

South defeats North Korea in Olympic archery

After win over Kang Un Ju, Chang Hye-jin advances to win gold for South

South defeats North Korea in Olympic archery
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi August 12, 2016
Rason international trade fair wraps up, 100+ companies present
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Rason international trade fair wraps up, 100+ companies present

Amid shift towards consumer goods, fair has reached its peak, analyst suggests

Rason international trade fair wraps up, 100+ companies present
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 11, 2016
North Korea building large shopping complex in Pyongyang

North Korea building large shopping complex in Pyongyang

New building would likely be the largest integrated shopping mall in the country

North Korea building large shopping complex in Pyongyang
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 11, 2016