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January 11, 2025

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U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak

U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak

Washington "ready and prepared" to assist in facilitating humanitarian efforts, State Department says

U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 13, 2020
U.S. charges Huawei with new crimes, citing “fraudulent” North Korea ties

U.S. charges Huawei with new crimes, citing “fraudulent” North Korea ties

China's flagship telecom company misled Congress about its work in North Korea, Justice Department says

U.S. charges Huawei with new crimes, citing “fraudulent” North Korea ties
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 13, 2020
Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers

Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers

Phnom Penh’s first UN sanctions implementation report details broad crackdown on DPRK-linked operations in the country

Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 13, 2020
North Korea spent $30 million on alcohol from China last year, data reveals

North Korea spent $30 million on alcohol from China last year, data reveals

Whisky and beer most popular foreign drinks in 2019, figures from China's General Administration of Customs show

North Korea spent $30 million on alcohol from China last year, data reveals
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 13, 2020
Why neither the U.S. nor North Korea want a return to diplomacy anytime soon

Why neither the U.S. nor North Korea want a return to diplomacy anytime soon

There is little demand domestically in either the U.S. or the DPRK for another summit between their two leaders

Why neither the U.S. nor North Korea want a return to diplomacy anytime soon
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek February 12, 2020
North Korea increases coronavirus quarantine period to 30 days

North Korea increases coronavirus quarantine period to 30 days

Move part of broader "national emergency" steps intended to fight spread of COVID-19, state media says

North Korea increases coronavirus quarantine period to 30 days
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 12, 2020
As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option

As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option

Despite the likely impact on the economy, the DPRK has little choice but to close its borders and hope for the best

As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 12, 2020
China rejects leaked UN report details of sanctions breaches to help North Korea

China rejects leaked UN report details of sanctions breaches to help North Korea

2020 Panel of Experts report details DPRK coal exports to Chinese ports and via ship-to-ship transfers

China rejects leaked UN report details of sanctions breaches to help North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2020
President Trump open to meeting Kim Jong Un again, with conditions: official

President Trump open to meeting Kim Jong Un again, with conditions: official

U.S. will "keep working" on making a deal with DPRK, National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien says

President Trump open to meeting Kim Jong Un again, with conditions: official
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 11, 2020
Trump nominates deputy special representative for North Korea to UN post

Trump nominates deputy special representative for North Korea to UN post

Unclear if Alex Wong will retain North Korea duties if he is confirmed to new role by the U.S. Senate

Trump nominates deputy special representative for North Korea to UN post
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 11, 2020