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MoU confirms release of 13 restaurant defectors to S.Korean society

MoU confirms release of 13 restaurant defectors to S.Korean society

Defectors from April’s 'mass-defection' case spent about four months at government facility, MoU

MoU confirms release of 13 restaurant defectors to S.Korean society
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 17, 2016
No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report
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No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report

Despite reports that construction on N. Korean side would 'break ground' on July 27, no progress

No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report
Clive Parker August 17, 2016
North Korea’s top diplomat visits Congo, aiming to step up cooperation

North Korea’s top diplomat visits Congo, aiming to step up cooperation

Visit may be part of broader effort to rebuild economic ties with African nations

North Korea’s top diplomat visits Congo, aiming to step up cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 16, 2016
North Korea wins gold medal in gymnastics Monday

North Korea wins gold medal in gymnastics Monday

Men’s vault gold brings North’s medal tally to two golds, three silvers, two bronzes

North Korea wins gold medal in gymnastics Monday
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi August 16, 2016
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