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North Korea’s ruling party daily stresses self-reliance as key anniversary looms

North Korea’s ruling party daily stresses self-reliance as key anniversary looms

Hostile forces seeking to "crush our Republic," Rodong Sinmun warns ahead of party foundation day

North Korea’s ruling party daily stresses self-reliance as key anniversary looms
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month

Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month

DPRK leader inspects Farm No. 1116, calls for greater efforts in resolving country's "food problem"

Kim Jong Un tours military-run farm in first appearance in almost a month
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 8, 2019
Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China
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Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China

Following demolition of homes in road’s path, clearing continues toward DPRK highway

Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 8, 2019
North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel

North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel

All 20 DPRK crewmembers rescued, Japanese Coast Guard said Monday afternoon

North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 7, 2019
Pyongyang authorities block windows of hundreds of high-rise apartments

Pyongyang authorities block windows of hundreds of high-rise apartments

Buildings in the vicinity of Pyongyang's 'forbidden city' have windows on upper floors blocked

Pyongyang authorities block windows of hundreds of high-rise apartments
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 4, 2019
North Korean citizens granted e-visa access to Saint Petersburg: TASS

North Korean citizens granted e-visa access to Saint Petersburg: TASS

DPRK one of 53 countries covered by new rules

North Korean citizens granted e-visa access to Saint Petersburg: TASS
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 3, 2019
U.S.-ROK military cost-sharing negotiations: a history and lessons for the future
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U.S.-ROK military cost-sharing negotiations: a history and lessons for the future

U.S. should remember the alliance's strategic value when pursuing the 11th SMA deal

U.S.-ROK military cost-sharing negotiations: a history and lessons for the future
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado October 2, 2019
North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the September 1-30 period

North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro October 2, 2019
Russians open fire, arrest more DPRK sailors in latest poaching incident

Russians open fire, arrest more DPRK sailors in latest poaching incident

Russian ambassador to Pyongyang also laments North Korean failure to address issue

Russians open fire, arrest more DPRK sailors in latest poaching incident
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 2, 2019
Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
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Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea

Sanctions may have slowed project's pace, but scope reflects regions plans for cross-border trade

Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 30, 2019