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N. Korean refugee in Russia gets temporary asylum on fourth try

N. Korean refugee in Russia gets temporary asylum on fourth try

Defector known only as Kim was granted a one-year refugee status

N. Korean refugee in Russia gets temporary asylum on fourth try
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 17, 2016
N. Korea asks Ban Ki-moon to improve inter-Korean relations

N. Korea asks Ban Ki-moon to improve inter-Korean relations

The North claims it sent a letter to the UN Secretary General, asking for his participation

N. Korea asks Ban Ki-moon to improve inter-Korean relations
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 16, 2016
North, S.Korean labor unions start committee for soccer match

North, S.Korean labor unions start committee for soccer match

South Korea's unions communicated with the North via media reports

North, S.Korean labor unions start committee for soccer match
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 16, 2016
South Korean navy receives new ASW helicopters

South Korean navy receives new ASW helicopters

Anti-submarine warfare capability critical to counter North Korean sub threat

South Korean navy receives new ASW helicopters
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 16, 2016
Trade figures between two Koreas drop by over 99 percent

Trade figures between two Koreas drop by over 99 percent

KITA figures from March show the impact of Kaesong closure on inter-Korean trade

Trade figures between two Koreas drop by over 99 percent
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 15, 2016
China announces ban of dual-use items to North Korea

China announces ban of dual-use items to North Korea

List published by commerce ministry in line with UN list of items

China announces ban of dual-use items to North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 15, 2016
S.Korean opposition parties slam President’s inter-Korean policy

S.Korean opposition parties slam President’s inter-Korean policy

On 16th anniversary of 6.15 Joint Declaration, Pyongyang urges Seoul to resume dialogue

S.Korean opposition parties slam President’s inter-Korean policy
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 15, 2016
PUST trains N.Korean missile, nuclear, hacking experts: newspaper

PUST trains N.Korean missile, nuclear, hacking experts: newspaper

S.Korean government is 'taking a close look' at the information from unnamed sources

PUST trains N.Korean missile, nuclear, hacking experts: newspaper
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 14, 2016
Pro N.Korea friendship group leader arrested in Spain: Media

Pro N.Korea friendship group leader arrested in Spain: Media

Arrest does not appear linked to N.Korea activities

Pro N.Korea friendship group leader arrested in Spain: Media
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 14, 2016
Malaria increase linked to loss of inter-Korean cooperation

Malaria increase linked to loss of inter-Korean cooperation

Seoul may be suffering the side-effects of stopping support for N.Korean anti-malaria efforts

Malaria increase linked to loss of inter-Korean cooperation
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 14, 2016