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UN names next special rapporteur on human rights in N. Korea

UN names next special rapporteur on human rights in N. Korea

Third special rapporteur previously worked on human rights in Myanmar

UN names next special rapporteur on human rights in N. Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 29, 2016
North Korean jet involved in mid-flight incident operating again

North Korean jet involved in mid-flight incident operating again

Following domestic test flight, Air Koryo jet successfully completes Pyongyang to Beijing route

North Korean jet involved in mid-flight incident operating again
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 29, 2016
Vietnam requests updates to UN Security Council resolution listings

Vietnam requests updates to UN Security Council resolution listings

Changes requested as sanctioned entity does not have branch in Vietnam and DPRK nationals have left

Vietnam requests updates to UN Security Council resolution listings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 28, 2016
Ships sanctioned by U.S. for N. Korea ties change names, flags

Ships sanctioned by U.S. for N. Korea ties change names, flags

The ships were removed from the UN's sanctions list, but are still designated by the U.S. Treasury

Ships sanctioned by U.S. for N. Korea ties change names, flags
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 28, 2016
North Korean student defects to S.Korean consulate in Hong Kong

North Korean student defects to S.Korean consulate in Hong Kong

Defector reportedly participant of International Mathematics Olympiad 2016: local media

North Korean student defects to S.Korean consulate in Hong Kong
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 28, 2016
Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha

Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha

Historical data suggests North Korean cycle of provocation ahead

Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 27, 2016
Rotary cannons transport spotted in northern DPRK, photos show
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Rotary cannons transport spotted in northern DPRK, photos show

Military experts suggest pictures show indigenous 14.5 mm rotary cannon

Rotary cannons transport spotted in northern DPRK, photos show
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 27, 2016
North Korea adds other floating, solar powered, mobile, fish farms

North Korea adds other floating, solar powered, mobile, fish farms

DPRK pushing forward with further farms in the Taedong river, local media, satellite imagery show

North Korea adds other floating, solar powered, mobile, fish farms
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 26, 2016
Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain

Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain

Even if conditions emerge for dialogue, hurdles and historic record give little cause for hope

Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2016
Ten dead, four missing in North Korean landslides

Ten dead, four missing in North Korean landslides

Farming on slopes could exacerbate heavy rainfall, increasing chances of landslides

Ten dead, four missing in North Korean landslides
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 26, 2016