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North Korean SLBM launch was a success, says Kim Jong Un

North Korean SLBM launch was a success, says Kim Jong Un

Third party observers agree that test firing was a success

North Korean SLBM launch was a success, says Kim Jong Un
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2016
United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ

United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ

UNC says KPA actions on the border "jeopardizes" the safety of troops as well as visitors

United Nations Command criticizes North Korea for laying mines in the DMZ
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 24, 2016
A year since 8.25 agreement, two Koreas blame one another for failure

A year since 8.25 agreement, two Koreas blame one another for failure

Neither Korea was ever sincere about the accord, one inter-Korean specialist says

A year since 8.25 agreement, two Koreas blame one another for failure
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 24, 2016
North Korea test fires a submarine-launched ballistic missile

North Korea test fires a submarine-launched ballistic missile

Test comes on day three of joint U.S. - South Korean military drills

North Korea test fires a submarine-launched ballistic missile
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2016
Economic press tour to North Korea postponed, not cancelled

Economic press tour to North Korea postponed, not cancelled

Tour jointly postponed due to procedural, logistical issues possibly linked to BBC expulsion

Economic press tour to North Korea postponed, not cancelled
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 23, 2016
At least seven N.Korean diplos defected to S.Korea in 2016: JoongAng

At least seven N.Korean diplos defected to S.Korea in 2016: JoongAng

Unlike case of Thae Yong Ho, other cases yet to be confirmed by Ministry of Unification

At least seven N.Korean diplos defected to S.Korea in 2016: JoongAng
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 23, 2016
THAAD could be useful ‘bargaining chip’ with China: Haggard

THAAD could be useful ‘bargaining chip’ with China: Haggard

If China can ensure progress on DPRK nuke issue, THAAD could be offered for discussion

THAAD could be useful ‘bargaining chip’ with China: Haggard
Kyung Lee
Kyung Lee August 23, 2016
Fire took place at North Korean coal mine, badly burned workers

Fire took place at North Korean coal mine, badly burned workers

Specifics on casualties and scale of fire missing from state media reports

Fire took place at North Korean coal mine, badly burned workers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2016
S.Korea: Chances of N.Korean provocation ‘higher than ever’

S.Korea: Chances of N.Korean provocation ‘higher than ever’

MoU warns South Koreans to take precautions when traveling overseas

S.Korea: Chances of N.Korean provocation ‘higher than ever’
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2016
S.Korea to review possible new sites for THAAD deployment

S.Korea to review possible new sites for THAAD deployment

Alternative site is located 18 kilometers north of the previous zone

S.Korea to review possible new sites for THAAD deployment
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 22, 2016