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N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program

N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program

Word processing program used by South Korean government probably hacked by DPRK - cyber security firm

N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 10, 2015
China sends greetings for N. Korea’s founding anniversary

China sends greetings for N. Korea’s founding anniversary

China's message stuck on pg. 2 of Rodong Sinmun, behind Cuba and Russia, in apparent sign of frosty ties

China sends greetings for N. Korea’s founding anniversary
Hyun-bi Park
Hyun-bi Park September 10, 2015
S.Korean Assembly expects N.Korean human rights bill soon

S.Korean Assembly expects N.Korean human rights bill soon

Parties expected to discuss disagreements over leaflet launches, ministry prerogatives

S.Korean Assembly expects N.Korean human rights bill soon
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 10, 2015
Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang

Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang

'Irreconcilable differences' cited as reason for the termination of joint venture

Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2015
U.S.-S. Korea conduct biological defense exercise amid criticism

U.S.-S. Korea conduct biological defense exercise amid criticism

Civil organization argues for transparency regarding live anthrax delivery to S.Korea in May

U.S.-S. Korea conduct biological defense exercise amid criticism
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 9, 2015
North Korea claims new credit card service

North Korea claims new credit card service

Details thin on how credit card system in absence of supporting financial infrastructure

North Korea claims new credit card service
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 8, 2015
Two Koreas agree on reunions of divided families

Two Koreas agree on reunions of divided families

Negotiators also agree on number of participants, will seek to confirm whether participants are living or dead

Two Koreas agree on reunions of divided families
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 8, 2015
Kim Jong Un has rare meeting with official foreign delegation

Kim Jong Un has rare meeting with official foreign delegation

Kim’s meeting with Havana's official delegation may reflect desire to maintain ties with Cuba

Kim Jong Un has rare meeting with official foreign delegation
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi September 8, 2015
No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum

No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum

Despite missed chance, Russian company announces plan to supply DPRK with electricity by year's end

No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 7, 2015
Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain

Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain

Human rights activist suggests plans unlikely to be turned into reality anytime soon

Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 7, 2015