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Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities

Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019
North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns

North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns

In his first DC visit, Tomás Ojea Quintana talks sanctions, peace, and the role of human rights in a long-term deal

North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 24, 2019
The seventh congress: a Workers’ Party meeting delayed for over three decades

The seventh congress: a Workers’ Party meeting delayed for over three decades

The event, originally planned for 1986, was pushed back, then shelved, and then finally revived and held in 2016

The seventh congress: a Workers’ Party meeting delayed for over three decades
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 23, 2019
South Korea ready to discuss Mount Kumgang issue with North “at any time”: MOU

South Korea ready to discuss Mount Kumgang issue with North “at any time”: MOU

Hyundai Asan, which owns property at resort, says it's "disconcerted" by reports of planned demolition

South Korea ready to discuss Mount Kumgang issue with North “at any time”: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 23, 2019
New book confirms radical changes to North Korean foreign exchange rate system

New book confirms radical changes to North Korean foreign exchange rate system

Recently-released publication offers a rare window into the world of the DPRK monetary policy

New book confirms radical changes to North Korean foreign exchange rate system
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 22, 2019
The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100
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The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100

Professor Andrei Lankov, host Jacco Zwetsloot, and the NK News team come together for a special roundtable discussion

The 100th episode bonanza – NKNews Podcast Ep.100
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 22, 2019
Concessions to “imperialist” sanctions can destroy nations, Rodong Sinmun warns

Concessions to “imperialist” sanctions can destroy nations, Rodong Sinmun warns

In analysis, North Korean party daily says experiences of Libya and Iraq should serve as a serious lesson

Concessions to “imperialist” sanctions can destroy nations, Rodong Sinmun warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 21, 2019
UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea

UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea

UN Central Emergency Response Fund released $6 million to help vulnerable people in the DPRK

UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 18, 2019
Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County

North Korean leader hails Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm as a "revolution" in food production

Kim Jong Un tours large-scale greenhouse development project in Kyongsong County
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 17, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
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U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant

The vessel stopped signaling location after its arrival in the area

U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2019