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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
Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap

Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap

Bill suggested by opposition lawmakers cannot pass without ruling party support

Lawmakers propose lifting May 24 sanctions – Yonhap
Rob York
Rob York September 22, 2014
North Korea slam U.S. over military action against ISIS

North Korea slam U.S. over military action against ISIS

State media calls plans for U.S. military action against ISIS, "terrorism"

North Korea slam U.S. over military action against ISIS
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 22, 2014
“Door is wide open” to foreign investment in North Korea

“Door is wide open” to foreign investment in North Korea

North Korean delegation attempt to attract foreign investors at a conference in China

“Door is wide open” to foreign investment in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 22, 2014
N. Korea says detained American hoped to be a “second Snowden”

N. Korea says detained American hoped to be a “second Snowden”

In detailed report, KCNA article accuses Miller of espionage

N. Korea says detained American hoped to be a “second Snowden”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 20, 2014