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South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report

South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report

A new report by the International Crisis Group claims that South Korean intelligence services are in need of reform

South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 6, 2014
Syria proposes airline allotment agreement with North Korea

Syria proposes airline allotment agreement with North Korea

Syria claims that a proposed agreement between its state airline and North Korea’s will bring numerous economic benefits

Syria proposes airline allotment agreement with North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 6, 2014
Activist wants investigation over N. Korea mining deal

Activist wants investigation over N. Korea mining deal

Human rights advocate says rare earths project violates UN sanctions prohibiting proliferation

Activist wants investigation over N. Korea mining deal
Rob York
Rob York August 6, 2014
On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea

On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea

Mercedes limousines worth up to $2M each spotted at July military parade

On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 5, 2014
North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper

North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper

Japan cites DPRK missile and WMD programme, contributing to "increasingly severe" security situation

North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper
Satellite TV plan wins North Korea ‘hackathon’ event in San Francsico

Satellite TV plan wins North Korea ‘hackathon’ event in San Francsico

Teenage team wins first ever North Korea 'hackathon' event

Satellite TV plan wins North Korea ‘hackathon’ event in San Francsico
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 5, 2014
North Korea willing to use biological weapons, adjusting nuclear facilities – U.S. report

North Korea willing to use biological weapons, adjusting nuclear facilities – U.S. report

U.S. State Department declassified report critical of North Korea in areas of biological and nuclear proliferation

North Korea willing to use biological weapons, adjusting nuclear facilities – U.S. report
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 4, 2014
North Korea request UN meeting over military drills

North Korea request UN meeting over military drills

North Korea renew request for emergency Security Council meeting over annual military drills

North Korea request UN meeting over military drills
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 4, 2014
U.S. defense panel stresses N. Korea emergency preparation

U.S. defense panel stresses N. Korea emergency preparation

U.S. should coordinate with China, plan to secure North's WMDs in collapse or conflict scenario, report says

U.S. defense panel stresses N. Korea emergency preparation
Rob York
Rob York August 4, 2014
North Korea Hackathon kicks off in San Francisco

North Korea Hackathon kicks off in San Francisco

North Korea 'hackathon' attended by "Bay Area technologists, investors, engineers, designers"

North Korea Hackathon kicks off in San Francisco
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 2, 2014