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Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show

Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show

The device allows North Koreans to record TV, watch it at later times, and classifies KCTV broadcasts

Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 24, 2015
N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts

N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts

While rocket launches are expensive for the DPRK, they can earn diplomatic, security benefits

N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 24, 2015
North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2015
N. Korea constructs large number of houses in flood affected area

N. Korea constructs large number of houses in flood affected area

North Korean media reports indicate two relatively large scale construction projects progressing quickly

N. Korea constructs large number of houses in flood affected area
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 23, 2015
S.Korean electricity companies prepare for unification

S.Korean electricity companies prepare for unification

KECA unifyies electricity terminology between South and North, funding N.Korean students studying in Yanbian

S.Korean electricity companies prepare for unification
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 23, 2015
N. Korea connecting up more power plants

N. Korea connecting up more power plants

KCTV report shows power line infrastructure going up in the Huichon region, site of numerous hydro projects

N. Korea connecting up more power plants
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 22, 2015
N.Korea criticizes South for not repatriating Pyongyang native

N.Korea criticizes South for not repatriating Pyongyang native

Seoul MoU says repatriation ‘impossible’ under current legal system

N.Korea criticizes South for not repatriating Pyongyang native
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 22, 2015
Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River

Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River

Display will form backdrop for 70th anniversary of WKP celebrations

Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 21, 2015
N.Korea blasts Japan’s military revisions

N.Korea blasts Japan’s military revisions

S.Korean politicians, experts also worry about potential Japanese incursions

N.Korea blasts Japan’s military revisions
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 21, 2015
North Korean zoo upgrades include 65-meter ‘turtle’

North Korean zoo upgrades include 65-meter ‘turtle’

Wing-shaped construction and turtle building part of a wider large-scale refurbishment to Pyongyang's zoo

North Korean zoo upgrades include 65-meter ‘turtle’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 21, 2015