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N. Korean delegation visits Russian army games

N. Korean delegation visits Russian army games

North Korea looking to participate in games next year, Russian Ministry of Defense says

N. Korean delegation visits Russian army games
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 11, 2015
U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels
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U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels

Company fined $270,000 but took more than $1 million in insurance payments from North Korea between 2008 and 2011

U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 7, 2015
N. Korea adds wind, solar at Nampho

N. Korea adds wind, solar at Nampho

The DPRK continues to add renewable power to facilities, though likely only supplement to other sources

N. Korea adds wind, solar at Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 5, 2015
Drought has little effect on N.Korean food imports
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Drought has little effect on N.Korean food imports

Cereal imports from China show small increase, though totals remain far below those of previous years

Drought has little effect on N.Korean food imports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 5, 2015
Explosion at DMZ injures two

Explosion at DMZ injures two

Two soldiers suffered serious leg injuries in possible landmine explosion

Explosion at DMZ injures two
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2015
North Korean FM to attend ASEAN forum

North Korean FM to attend ASEAN forum

No discussion between North and South Korea planned, Tokyo will look to push abduction issue

North Korean FM to attend ASEAN forum
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2015
N. Korean rice yields down 12%: UN FAO

N. Korean rice yields down 12%: UN FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization says production of rice, maize and other crops hit by drought

N. Korean rice yields down 12%: UN FAO
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 31, 2015
N. Korean ambassadors add to missile speculation

N. Korean ambassadors add to missile speculation

DPRK's ambassadors to UN, Russia, China discuss North Korea's missile, nuclear capabilities in recent days

N. Korean ambassadors add to missile speculation
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2015
N. Korea resumes imports of Swiss watches

N. Korea resumes imports of Swiss watches

Swiss trade shows DPRK watch imports resumed after one-year hiatus, coincides with opening of new airport terminal

N. Korea resumes imports of Swiss watches
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 29, 2015
N. Korean ambassador rules out Iran-style deal

N. Korean ambassador rules out Iran-style deal

Speaking at a rare press conference in Beijing, ambassador says nuclear weapons are not bargaining chip

N. Korean ambassador rules out Iran-style deal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 28, 2015