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Shamanism spreading in N.Korea since ’90s famine: Defector

Shamanism spreading in N.Korea since ’90s famine: Defector

Lack of trust in regime results in surge in shamanism despite official legal prohibition

Shamanism spreading in N.Korea since ’90s famine: Defector
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 1, 2015
N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador

N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador

DPRK ambassador to Iran says North Korea hoping to buy Iranian oil, cooperate on agriculture

N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2015
N.Korean leader sends condolence letter to Moon’s family

N.Korean leader sends condolence letter to Moon’s family

Kim Jong Un maintains cordial relationship with family of Unification Church founder

N.Korean leader sends condolence letter to Moon’s family
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 31, 2015
Two Koreas agree to talks on separated families

Two Koreas agree to talks on separated families

Date for reunions not yet set; Seoul targets time around Chuseok in late September

Two Koreas agree to talks on separated families
Hyun-bi Park
Hyun-bi Park August 31, 2015
South Korea’s Red Cross offers talks with North Korea on separated families

South Korea’s Red Cross offers talks with North Korea on separated families

Seoul also weighing aid for Rason following recent extreme weather

South Korea’s Red Cross offers talks with North Korea on separated families
Hyun-bi Park
Hyun-bi Park August 28, 2015
S. Korean expert suggests concurrent Six-Party, peace talks

S. Korean expert suggests concurrent Six-Party, peace talks

Former high-ranking official suggests verifiable denuclearization as necessary for talks to begin

S. Korean expert suggests concurrent Six-Party, peace talks
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 28, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
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Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia

Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2015
Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist

Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist

Yonhap journalist says claim was falsified by North Korea human rights activists

Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2015
Soldier’s injury highlights dangers of S. Korean mines

Soldier’s injury highlights dangers of S. Korean mines

Mine accidents a regular occurrence, and activists say compensation falls short

Soldier’s injury highlights dangers of S. Korean mines
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 27, 2015
Kim Jong Il ‘birthplace’ undamaged, despite claim ‘raging fire’ burned it down

Kim Jong Il ‘birthplace’ undamaged, despite claim ‘raging fire’ burned it down

Visitors say no sign of fire at or around 'Paektu Secret Camp'

Kim Jong Il ‘birthplace’ undamaged, despite claim ‘raging fire’ burned it down
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2015