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Kim Jong Un absent from second session of 13th Supreme People’s Assembly

Kim Jong Un absent from second session of 13th Supreme People’s Assembly

Kim Jong Un fails to appear at major political meeting in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un absent from second session of 13th Supreme People’s Assembly
Max Kim
Max Kim September 25, 2014
Matthew Miller begins sentence, describes conditions

Matthew Miller begins sentence, describes conditions

Detained American gives interview to foreign media

Matthew Miller begins sentence, describes conditions
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 25, 2014
Nearly three months pass as detained American awaits N. Korean trial

Nearly three months pass as detained American awaits N. Korean trial

Details on court apperance yet to emerge, but could take place before end of month

Nearly three months pass as detained American awaits N. Korean trial
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 25, 2014
Chinese coal exports to North Korea show huge increase

Chinese coal exports to North Korea show huge increase

Chinese customs data shows increases in coal, crude oil cut off still ongoing

Chinese coal exports to North Korea show huge increase
NK News
NK News September 24, 2014
CORRECTION: Pyongyang International Airport nearing completion

CORRECTION: Pyongyang International Airport nearing completion

Developments observed by multiple sources as workers attempt to complete project by October 10

CORRECTION: Pyongyang International Airport nearing completion
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 24, 2014
China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking

China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking

Satellite imagery from June 2014 shows little infrastructure connecting to Chinese-funded bridge

China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2014
N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media

N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media

Expert calls for clearer guidelines on shared use of waterways to prevent future incidents

N. Korea seized Chinese fishing boat, demanded fine – media
Rob York
Rob York September 24, 2014
North Korean officials absent from U.S-led human rights meeting on DPRK

North Korean officials absent from U.S-led human rights meeting on DPRK

Kerry says "Silence would be the greatest abuse of all", increases pressure on DPRK

North Korean officials absent from U.S-led human rights meeting on DPRK
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 23, 2014
‘Air Koryo’ unofficial Facebook page disappears

‘Air Koryo’ unofficial Facebook page disappears

Page, once described in mainstream press as "official," disappears without explanation

‘Air Koryo’ unofficial Facebook page disappears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2014
Despite warnings, South Koreans send anti-DPRK leaflets

Despite warnings, South Koreans send anti-DPRK leaflets

Pyongyang says balloon launches must stop for improved inter-Korean relations

Despite warnings, South Koreans send anti-DPRK leaflets
Doyun Kim
Doyun Kim September 23, 2014