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N. Korean Politburo shows ‘discouraging’ military emphasis: Expert

N. Korean Politburo shows ‘discouraging’ military emphasis: Expert

Recently repopulated body shows few members with economic, provincial backgrounds needed for reform

N. Korean Politburo shows ‘discouraging’ military emphasis: Expert
Rob York
Rob York February 25, 2015
Mongolia to send coal through N. Korean port

Mongolia to send coal through N. Korean port

News comes one day after the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation

Mongolia to send coal through N. Korean port
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 25, 2015
S. Korean president undecided on May Russia visit

S. Korean president undecided on May Russia visit

Decision has to consider relations with Russia in light of the Ukraine crisis

S. Korean president undecided on May Russia visit
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 25, 2015
Former armed forces minister reappears

Former armed forces minister reappears

Jang Jong Nam returns to state media after seven-month absence

Former armed forces minister reappears
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 25, 2015
North Korean border may open on April 1: Tour company

North Korean border may open on April 1: Tour company

Tour operator says information is reliable, but other tourist sources dispute date

North Korean border may open on April 1: Tour company
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 24, 2015
Operators of webcam site exploiting defector women indicted

Operators of webcam site exploiting defector women indicted

Defector women forced to perform sex acts under threat of repatriation

Operators of webcam site exploiting defector women indicted
Subin Kim
Subin Kim February 24, 2015
Mongolia, North Korea sign MoU

Mongolia, North Korea sign MoU

North Korean foreign minister in Mongolia on three-day visit to further cooperation

Mongolia, North Korea sign MoU
NK News
NK News February 24, 2015
Kim Jong Un declares intent to reform KPA at Central Military Commission

Kim Jong Un declares intent to reform KPA at Central Military Commission

Young leader announces KPA reorganization, demonstrating growing confidence in economy, position

Kim Jong Un declares intent to reform KPA at Central Military Commission
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 23, 2015
N. Korean foreign trade minister heads to Russia

N. Korean foreign trade minister heads to Russia

Ri Ryong Nam to visit Vladivostok to discuss economic cooperation between Moscow, Pyongyang

N. Korean foreign trade minister heads to Russia
NK News
NK News February 23, 2015
North Korean foreign minister to attend UN Human Rights Council

North Korean foreign minister to attend UN Human Rights Council

UN Special Rapportuer to have report on DPRK considered by council

North Korean foreign minister to attend UN Human Rights Council
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 23, 2015