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S. Korean lawmakers agreed on North Korean Human Rights Act

S. Korean lawmakers agreed on North Korean Human Rights Act

Details on when the act would be enacted in what form have not been decided, committee staff say

S. Korean lawmakers agreed on North Korean Human Rights Act
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 25, 2015
S. Korean, Chinese presidents should save defectors: Human Rights Watch

S. Korean, Chinese presidents should save defectors: Human Rights Watch

Even though S. Korea is aware of the issue, key is the different perspective with China

S. Korean, Chinese presidents should save defectors: Human Rights Watch
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi November 25, 2015
Japan considers THAAD deployment to counter N.Korea

Japan considers THAAD deployment to counter N.Korea

Defense Minister tells reporters Japan wants to study U.S. technology and equipment

Japan considers THAAD deployment to counter N.Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 25, 2015
BBC says shortwave radio to North Korea will commence

BBC says shortwave radio to North Korea will commence

UK government confirms injection of hundreds of millions to BBC World Service

BBC says shortwave radio to North Korea will commence
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2015
Part of trilateral N. Korea, South Korea, Russia project delayed

Part of trilateral N. Korea, South Korea, Russia project delayed

Shipment of Chinese bottled water, also added to project delayed due to heavy snow

Part of trilateral N. Korea, South Korea, Russia project delayed
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 24, 2015
Ban says N.Korea visit under discussion, no date set

Ban says N.Korea visit under discussion, no date set

Cancelling UN humanitarian resolution would be N. Korea’s main interest, says Sejong Institute

Ban says N.Korea visit under discussion, no date set
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 24, 2015
North Korean media, government silent on Kim Young-sam’s passing

North Korean media, government silent on Kim Young-sam’s passing

Former president's slights during nuclear crisis, Kim Il Sung's death cause 'uncomfortable memory'

North Korean media, government silent on Kim Young-sam’s passing
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi November 24, 2015
Chinese budget airline awaiting approval on new North Korea service

Chinese budget airline awaiting approval on new North Korea service

If approved, entry of budget airline to North Korea market will increase seat capacity by 720 seats

Chinese budget airline awaiting approval on new North Korea service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 23, 2015
Japan’s Coast Guard finds 10 dead presumed N.Koreans

Japan’s Coast Guard finds 10 dead presumed N.Koreans

The bodies were found in three wooden boats which were marked as KPA, North Korean security ministry

Japan’s Coast Guard finds 10 dead presumed N.Koreans
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 23, 2015
N. Korea denies ties with Islamic State, acts of terrorism

N. Korea denies ties with Islamic State, acts of terrorism

Traditional terrorism not a worthwhile tactic for today’s N. Korea, says former presidential adviser

N. Korea denies ties with Islamic State, acts of terrorism
JH Ahn
JH Ahn November 23, 2015