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Japan arrests ship captain for North Korea visit

Japan arrests ship captain for North Korea visit

Japan implements new sanctions, though vessel was previously allowed in South Korean port

Japan arrests ship captain for North Korea visit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 5, 2016
China cuts online access to North Korean trade data

China cuts online access to North Korean trade data

Despite lack of online access, data still appears to be available in other forms

China cuts online access to North Korean trade data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 4, 2016
N.Korea supports Iran’s missile launch, speaks of self-reliance

N.Korea supports Iran’s missile launch, speaks of self-reliance

Pyongyang would encourage additional discord between Tehran and Washington, observer argues

N.Korea supports Iran’s missile launch, speaks of self-reliance
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 4, 2016
North Korea boasts of ability to overcome sanctions

North Korea boasts of ability to overcome sanctions

The publication of the 'discourse' implies considerable impact UN sanctions on N.Korean economy

North Korea boasts of ability to overcome sanctions
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 4, 2016
Two N.Korea-focused websites blocked by S.Korean government

Two N.Korea-focused websites blocked by S.Korean government

Sites linking to North Korean content frequently blocked under Seoul's National Security Act

Two N.Korea-focused websites blocked by S.Korean government
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 4, 2016
‘N.Korean’ document slamming China likely fake: experts

‘N.Korean’ document slamming China likely fake: experts

Handwritten document of unclear authorship, purpose leads to doubts of authenticity

‘N.Korean’ document slamming China likely fake: experts
Jiwon Song April 1, 2016
North Korea interferes with South Korean GPS signal

North Korea interferes with South Korean GPS signal

The interference began a month ago but saw a sharp power increase on Thursday

North Korea interferes with South Korean GPS signal
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 1, 2016
North Korea says its attacks will be worse than September 11

North Korea says its attacks will be worse than September 11

Pyongyang claims the White House, Pentagon targeted, THAAD useless against their weapons

North Korea says its attacks will be worse than September 11
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 1, 2016
N.Korea fires short-range ballistic missile: Yonhap

N.Korea fires short-range ballistic missile: Yonhap

Launch follows Washington, D.C. agreement to continue ratcheting pressure against Pyongyang

N.Korea fires short-range ballistic missile: Yonhap
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 1, 2016
North Korea to decrease national defense proportion this year

North Korea to decrease national defense proportion this year

Portion of defense expenditure tends to decrease, aiming at 15.8 percent this year

North Korea to decrease national defense proportion this year
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi March 31, 2016