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Russia increases, China reduces staff members in Pyongyang embassies
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Russia increases, China reduces staff members in Pyongyang embassies

Comparison of foreign staff numbers from 2013 show changes in the two largest embassies in North Korea

Russia increases, China reduces staff members in Pyongyang embassies
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 13, 2016
N.Korean ambassador to UK remains in London: sources

N.Korean ambassador to UK remains in London: sources

Despite recent defection of staff member, Amb. Hyon Hak Bong is yet to be recalled

N.Korean ambassador to UK remains in London: sources
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 13, 2016
South Korean relief on its way to N.Korean flood victims, says NGO

South Korean relief on its way to N.Korean flood victims, says NGO

Funds sent to IRC to be used to purchase Shelter and Non-Food Items only, NGO worker says

South Korean relief on its way to N.Korean flood victims, says NGO
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 13, 2016
N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law
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N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law

China's exports continue each month despite UN resolution, domestic laws

N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 12, 2016
Jordan instructs ships to drop North Korean flags of convenience

Jordan instructs ships to drop North Korean flags of convenience

Certificates confirming deflagging to be obtained by Jordanian transport ministry

Jordan instructs ships to drop North Korean flags of convenience
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 12, 2016
S.Koreans to be fined for making illegal contact with N.Koreans

S.Koreans to be fined for making illegal contact with N.Koreans

MoU confirms nine or possibly more S.Koreans will be charged for violation of national law

S.Koreans to be fined for making illegal contact with N.Koreans
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 12, 2016
Foreign Vice Minister is purged after diplomat Thae’s defection: JoongAng

Foreign Vice Minister is purged after diplomat Thae’s defection: JoongAng

Kung Sok Ung may be reinstated to his position after ideological education, expert says

Foreign Vice Minister is purged after diplomat Thae’s defection: JoongAng
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 11, 2016
North Korean media shows off new solar-powered “pleasure” boats

North Korean media shows off new solar-powered “pleasure” boats

Vessels intended for leisure use, claimed to run only on solar power

North Korean media shows off new solar-powered “pleasure” boats
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2016
Travel agency falsely promoting walking tour of Pyongyang, sources say

Travel agency falsely promoting walking tour of Pyongyang, sources say

Rival agencies express doubt about "unique" nature of the tour

Travel agency falsely promoting walking tour of Pyongyang, sources say
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 11, 2016
North Korean imports of Chinese solar panels drop in 2016
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North Korean imports of Chinese solar panels drop in 2016

Falling numbers of Chinese panels coincides with ongoing reports of domestic production facilities

North Korean imports of Chinese solar panels drop in 2016
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 10, 2016