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China criticizes North Korea over ballistic missile launch

China criticizes North Korea over ballistic missile launch

Xinhua editorial warns North Korea of consequences, calls for return to negotiation table

China criticizes North Korea over ballistic missile launch
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 15, 2016
Kim Jong Un promotes senior military officials

Kim Jong Un promotes senior military officials

Ri Myong Su, current chief of KPA General Staff receives Vice Marshal, two others get Marshal status

Kim Jong Un promotes senior military officials
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 15, 2016
Kim Il Sung described as ‘God’ on birth anniversary

Kim Il Sung described as ‘God’ on birth anniversary

State media quotes Billy Graham as comparing Kim to God, North Korea to heaven

Kim Il Sung described as ‘God’ on birth anniversary
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 15, 2016
N. Korea test fires Musudan missile off east coast

N. Korea test fires Musudan missile off east coast

First known test of BM-25 assessed to be failure by South Korean military

N. Korea test fires Musudan missile off east coast
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi April 14, 2016
Kim Jong Un, military delegates elected to 7th Party Congress

Kim Jong Un, military delegates elected to 7th Party Congress

Focus on KPA a possible reflection of current tensions

Kim Jong Un, military delegates elected to 7th Party Congress
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 14, 2016
Seoul’s position on N.Korea may shift after election

Seoul’s position on N.Korea may shift after election

Public may have rejected Saenuri, having tired over ongoing inter-Korean disputes, expert says

Seoul’s position on N.Korea may shift after election
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 14, 2016
North Korea deploys missile for possible launch: Yonhap

North Korea deploys missile for possible launch: Yonhap

S.Korean government refuses to confirm or deny details regarding possible launch

North Korea deploys missile for possible launch: Yonhap
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 14, 2016
Business as usual for ship sanctioned by U.S., but not UN
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Business as usual for ship sanctioned by U.S., but not UN

Vessel was only ship blacklisted by U.S. but not included on list provided by the UN

Business as usual for ship sanctioned by U.S., but not UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2016
Seoul insists 13 North Koreans defected by choice

Seoul insists 13 North Koreans defected by choice

Former government officials, experts indicate NIS engagement in incident, even if not fully planned

Seoul insists 13 North Koreans defected by choice
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 13, 2016
N.Korea preparing for next ICBM launch: U.S. intelligence

N.Korea preparing for next ICBM launch: U.S. intelligence

Former White House advisor says next provocation may take place within two weeks

N.Korea preparing for next ICBM launch: U.S. intelligence
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 13, 2016