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Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS

Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS

Hundreds of DPRK nationals were detained last year for poaching in Russian waters

Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 19, 2020
Nigeria deported ten North Koreans ahead of 2019 worker ban deadline: report

Nigeria deported ten North Koreans ahead of 2019 worker ban deadline: report

Abuja claims sanctions compliance in first implementation report to UN on recent years’ measures

Nigeria deported ten North Koreans ahead of 2019 worker ban deadline: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 19, 2020
The feasibility of détente between the U.S. and the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.129
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The feasibility of détente between the U.S. and the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.129

Author John Feffer discusses U.S.-DPRK relations and his and others' experiences traveling to North Korea

The feasibility of détente between the U.S. and the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.129
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 19, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea dip slightly in March: data
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea dip slightly in March: data

Russia's reported refined petroleum shipments to DPRK are contrast to China's record low report for the same month

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea dip slightly in March: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 18, 2020
North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says

Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats

North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 18, 2020
What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”

What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”

A new online series, produced in-country, could represent a bold new style for Pyongyang's propaganda operations

What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”
Ask a North Korean: what do North Koreans think about NGOs working in the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: what do North Koreans think about NGOs working in the DPRK?

"I was never able to benefit from any of the food and medicine sent by humanitarian organizations"

Ask a North Korean: what do North Koreans think about NGOs working in the DPRK?
In-hua Kim May 15, 2020
Russia sends wheat aid shipment to North Korea, embassy in Pyongyang says

Russia sends wheat aid shipment to North Korea, embassy in Pyongyang says

Report of 25,000-tonne shipment comes as UN warns of widespread food insecurity in DPRK, U.S. warns of potential famine

Russia sends wheat aid shipment to North Korea, embassy in Pyongyang says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 14, 2020
No, you’re the puppet: why North Korea isn’t a Chinese satellite

No, you’re the puppet: why North Korea isn’t a Chinese satellite

The ruling Kim family has kept their Beijing benefactors close, but far enough as not to invite unwanted interference

No, you’re the puppet: why North Korea isn’t a Chinese satellite
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov | Peter Ward May 14, 2020
Foreign subsidiaries of U.S. banks must enforce North Korea sanctions: Treasury

Foreign subsidiaries of U.S. banks must enforce North Korea sanctions: Treasury

Treasury Department announcement is requirement of U.S. sanctions law passed late last year

Foreign subsidiaries of U.S. banks must enforce North Korea sanctions: Treasury
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 13, 2020