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North Korea’s nuclear and missile program remains a threat, top US admiral says

North Korea’s nuclear and missile program remains a threat, top US admiral says

Admiral Charles A. Richard's remarks come amid reports that the U.N. believes North Korea has miniature nuclear warheads

North Korea’s nuclear and missile program remains a threat, top US admiral says
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo August 4, 2020
Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
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Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31

Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
NK Pro
NK Pro August 4, 2020
North Korean ships spotted returning to old coal smuggling routes near Vietnam
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North Korean ships spotted returning to old coal smuggling routes near Vietnam

The most suspicious ship, the Mi Yang 5, was placed on a banned vessels list by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2018

North Korean ships spotted returning to old coal smuggling routes near Vietnam
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 4, 2020
Talking Rastafarianism with North Koreans – NKNews Podcast Ep.140
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Talking Rastafarianism with North Koreans – NKNews Podcast Ep.140

Benjamin Zephaniah discusses his trips to North Korea and teaching poetry to university students in Pyongyang

Talking Rastafarianism with North Koreans – NKNews Podcast Ep.140
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 4, 2020
North Korea continuing ‘intense’ development of ballistic missiles, nukes: UN

North Korea continuing ‘intense’ development of ballistic missiles, nukes: UN

U.N. panel report details ongoing sanctions evasion, illicit exports of coal by Pyongyang

North Korea continuing ‘intense’ development of ballistic missiles, nukes: UN
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 4, 2020
North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between July 1 and July 31

North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro August 3, 2020
North Korea’s first suspected COVID-19 case sparks joy and censorship in China
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North Korea’s first suspected COVID-19 case sparks joy and censorship in China

Some Chinese netizens are mocking the DPRK on Weibo, while others are suspiciously contributing pro-North narratives

North Korea’s first suspected COVID-19 case sparks joy and censorship in China
John Petrushka
John Petrushka July 31, 2020
Crossing the line: Has North Korea’s biggest foe finally gone too far?

Crossing the line: Has North Korea’s biggest foe finally gone too far?

Defector-activist Park Sang-hak has long stirred controversy, but political winds may no longer be blowing in his favor

Crossing the line: Has North Korea’s biggest foe finally gone too far?
Max Kim
Max Kim July 31, 2020
EU rolls out first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea-linked hacking

EU rolls out first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea-linked hacking

Chosun Expo was the only DPRK-linked entity named in the new sanctions, which also targeted Russian and Chinese groups

EU rolls out first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea-linked hacking
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 30, 2020
North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official

North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official

Launch not revealed by South Korea at the time as it was deemed part of "regular" training

North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 30, 2020