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N. Korea asks Iran for humanitarian aid

N. Korea asks Iran for humanitarian aid

DPRK ambassador made an emergency request to Iranian humanitarian organisation - local media

N. Korea asks Iran for humanitarian aid
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 1, 2015
Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
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Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014

Chinese trade data indicate decrease in cereal imports when compared to same period in 2014

Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 1, 2015
Russian company considering wind farms for N. Korea

Russian company considering wind farms for N. Korea

Plans to build 40 megawatt wind farms still under consideration, not greenlit

Russian company considering wind farms for N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 30, 2015
S. Korea could invest in North via AIIB: Finance minister

S. Korea could invest in North via AIIB: Finance minister

South Korea's finance minister says investment possible if 75% of AIIB members agree

S. Korea could invest in North via AIIB: Finance minister
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 29, 2015
New S. Korean sanctions for arms trade with North Korea

New S. Korean sanctions for arms trade with North Korea

Syrian, Taiwanese individuals entities blacklisted for involvement in North Korean weapons trade

New S. Korean sanctions for arms trade with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 26, 2015
North Korea’s new airport to open July 1

North Korea’s new airport to open July 1

Kim Jong Un reportedly very satisfied with the new Pyongyang terminal

North Korea’s new airport to open July 1
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 25, 2015
North Korea expands its oil tanker fleet
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North Korea expands its oil tanker fleet

Vessel tracker also shows visit from Russian tanker, indicating increasing shipments

North Korea expands its oil tanker fleet
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 24, 2015
N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor

N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor

The DPRK's supreme court sentenced two South Koreans to life sentences on espionage charges

N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2015
North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa

North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa

North Korean diplomat meeting with sanctioned Russian politician scheduled today

North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2015
N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office

N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office

New office will investigate the DPRK's human rights record "cooled down" N. Korean enthusiasm

N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 22, 2015