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North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
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North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation

Events over the past week suggest the DPRK may be on an escalatory path

North Korean media’s latest weapon test coverage suggests further escalation
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 10, 2020
A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
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A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade

Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Théo Clément
Théo Clément March 10, 2020
North Korea: the view from the European Parliament – NKNews Podcast Ep.118
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North Korea: the view from the European Parliament – NKNews Podcast Ep.118

Lukas Mandl MEP discusses the European Union's role on the Korean peninsula, as well as human rights and DPRK sanctions

North Korea: the view from the European Parliament – NKNews Podcast Ep.118
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 10, 2020
U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions

U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions

Companion family reunions bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate last week

U.S. House passes bill saying Korean-Americans should be part of family reunions
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 9, 2020
What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks

What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks

Strong support for China in 2019 followed silence in 2014, showing how far bilateral ties have come

What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks
Rob York
Rob York March 8, 2020
After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang

After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang

Officials from overseas missions arrived in Vladivostok on Monday morning

After over a month under quarantine, foreign diplomats leave Pyongyang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 8, 2020
North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson defends DPRK's "usual training of our military" earlier in the week

North Korea warns of “grave response” to EU states’ condemnation of missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham March 7, 2020
Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data
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Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data

Vast majority of flour exports to DPRK last year came from China, according to customs data from Moscow and Beijing

Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 6, 2020
North Korea has “a lot of nuclear power,” Trump warns voters at town hall

North Korea has “a lot of nuclear power,” Trump warns voters at town hall

U.S. President concedes Americans may not prioritize DPRK issue, but repeats line that Democrats would start a war

North Korea has “a lot of nuclear power,” Trump warns voters at town hall
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2020
North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says

North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says

159 expatriates remain under "medical observation" in DPRK amid fears of coronavirus spread

North Korea releases 221 foreigners from quarantine, state media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 5, 2020