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China invites Kim Jong Un to its own Victory Day

China invites Kim Jong Un to its own Victory Day

China tries to freshen up relations with North Korea, expert says

China invites Kim Jong Un to its own Victory Day
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 15, 2015
Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects

Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects

Commissioners will be contact points for individual projects, news comes as Russia, DPRK begin 'Friendship Year'

Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 15, 2015
Russia-N. Korea plan extradition agreement

Russia-N. Korea plan extradition agreement

Pyongyang looks to stem defections with agreement, Russia seeks new allies

Russia-N. Korea plan extradition agreement
Christopher Rivituso April 15, 2015
Kim Jong Un’s wife reappears after extended public absence

Kim Jong Un’s wife reappears after extended public absence

Wife of North Korean leader seen at football match in Kim Il Sung Stadium on Monday

Kim Jong Un’s wife reappears after extended public absence
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 14, 2015
Choe Ryong Hae loses KJU’s faith but retains importance: Expert

Choe Ryong Hae loses KJU’s faith but retains importance: Expert

Frequent reshuffling shows that KJU holds firm grip on power, ROK expert says

Choe Ryong Hae loses KJU’s faith but retains importance: Expert
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 14, 2015
North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official

North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official

Russian minister says rouble trade since October an important indicator of joint cooperation

North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 14, 2015
North Korea planning further satellite development, launches

North Korea planning further satellite development, launches

Article reiterates DPRK stance on the right to operate a "peaceful" space programme

North Korea planning further satellite development, launches
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 13, 2015
N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%
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N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%

Fuel, other hydrocarbons behind the 2014 drop, balance of trade with India becomes positive for first time

N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2015
First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years

First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years

Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong could brief India on nuclear programme, look to increase aid and trade

First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2015
S. Korean president won’t visit Russia for Victory Day

S. Korean president won’t visit Russia for Victory Day

Special envoy who supports 'unofficial' inter-Korean talks to visit Moscow

S. Korean president won’t visit Russia for Victory Day
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 13, 2015