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Third North Korean hydro plant at Paekdu complete

Third North Korean hydro plant at Paekdu complete

North Korean periodical claims the facilities are also generating power

Third North Korean hydro plant at Paekdu complete
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2016
N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters

N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters

Amid increasing international pressure and sanctions, law firm announces suspension of ops

N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2016
North Korea emphasizes second successful month of 200 day battle

North Korea emphasizes second successful month of 200 day battle

N.Korea emphasizes metalworking industry and chemical industry as ‘two pillars’ for future economy

North Korea emphasizes second successful month of 200 day battle
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 1, 2016
Kim Jong Il badges found in Incheon fake: South Korean media

Kim Jong Il badges found in Incheon fake: South Korean media

S.Korean police, NIS and Defense Security Command held joint investigation

Kim Jong Il badges found in Incheon fake: South Korean media
JH Ahn
JH Ahn August 1, 2016
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