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COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA

COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA

Disinfection kits exempted from UN sanctions have been delivered to North Korean hospitals, crossing Sino-DPRK border

COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2020
Why the COVID-19 crisis could actually benefit the North Korean economy
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Why the COVID-19 crisis could actually benefit the North Korean economy

The benefits of growing U.S.-China tensions may outweigh the damage caused by the pandemic

Why the COVID-19 crisis could actually benefit the North Korean economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward July 17, 2020
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
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North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels

At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping

North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
North Korea appoints long-time diplomat in China as new vice foreign minister

North Korea appoints long-time diplomat in China as new vice foreign minister

Pak Myong Ho previously worked as a minister at the DPRK embassy in Beijing

North Korea appoints long-time diplomat in China as new vice foreign minister
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham July 16, 2020
U.S. hoping for a “senior discussion” with North Korea soon, Pompeo says

U.S. hoping for a “senior discussion” with North Korea soon, Pompeo says

Secretary of State downplays prospects for another Trump-Kim summit this year, however

U.S. hoping for a “senior discussion” with North Korea soon, Pompeo says
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 15, 2020
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
North Korea slams “reckless” U.S. remarks on Chinese maritime claims

North Korea slams “reckless” U.S. remarks on Chinese maritime claims

DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. conspiring to undermine China's political system through recent pressure campaign

North Korea slams “reckless” U.S. remarks on Chinese maritime claims
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency
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Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency

Obsolete payment systems and logistical issues are among the problems hindering the Chinese city's trade with the DPRK

Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency
Théo Clément
Théo Clément July 15, 2020
Sister act: North Korea ups the ante with an increasingly outspoken Kim Yo Jong

Sister act: North Korea ups the ante with an increasingly outspoken Kim Yo Jong

Pyongyang knows that international focus is on the leader's sister — and that her statements will get Trump's attention

Sister act: North Korea ups the ante with an increasingly outspoken Kim Yo Jong
Markus V. Garlauskas
Markus V. Garlauskas July 14, 2020
Propaganda or solidarity: where does North Korea really stand on Black lives?

Propaganda or solidarity: where does North Korea really stand on Black lives?

North Korean state media repeatedly condemned U.S. police violence, but experts are split on Pyongyang's true intentions

Propaganda or solidarity: where does North Korea really stand on Black lives?
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 14, 2020