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US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

Treasury Department newly sanctions North Korean and Russian firms for exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK

US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 20, 2020
North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’

North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’

In a long-winded statement, the DPRK lambasts Japan, the U.N. Security Council and those suspicious of its space program

North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 20, 2020
More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility

More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility

IAEA director says reported “Kangson” uranium enrichment plant near Pyongyang is “relevant” to DPRK nuke program

More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2020
South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

The 2005 U.N. resolution was renewed for the 16th year in a row on Wednesday

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 19, 2020
Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

The Kalma 2 ship hit Russian shores during a September typhoon, and a deportation case could be complicating its release

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 18, 2020
US missile defense test suggests that Washington can destroy North Korean ICBMs

US missile defense test suggests that Washington can destroy North Korean ICBMs

The U.S. Missile Defence Agency did not mention North Korea, but experts say the test is meant to target the DPRK's ICBM

US missile defense test suggests that Washington can destroy North Korean ICBMs
David Volodzko
David Volodzko November 17, 2020
Pro-North Korea newspaper is not violating UN sanctions with paywall, Tokyo says

Pro-North Korea newspaper is not violating UN sanctions with paywall, Tokyo says

Choson Sinbo is a pro-DPRK newspaper maintained by the General Association of Korean Residents, or Chongryon

Pro-North Korea newspaper is not violating UN sanctions with paywall, Tokyo says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2020
Statues and sanctions: North Korea in Congo – NKNews Podcast Ep. 157
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Statues and sanctions: North Korea in Congo – NKNews Podcast Ep. 157

Hilary Mossberg and John Dell'Osso discuss shady North Korean business deals and sanctions evasion in Africa

Statues and sanctions: North Korea in Congo – NKNews Podcast Ep. 157
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 17, 2020
Who are Biden’s potential advisors, and how will they affect North Korea policy?
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Who are Biden’s potential advisors, and how will they affect North Korea policy?

Biden's advisors will likely support pressuring North Korea toward talks that could facilitate an interim arms deal

Who are Biden’s potential advisors, and how will they affect North Korea policy?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado November 16, 2020
Japan says it’s maintaining behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea

Japan says it’s maintaining behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea

Remarks echo Tokyo's previous line on talks with the North

Japan says it’s maintaining behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 16, 2020