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North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health

North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health

Nigerian health minister says country has a "desire to learn" from the DPRK

North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 23, 2020
Sentenced to life five years ago, status of South Koreans in North Korea unclear

Sentenced to life five years ago, status of South Koreans in North Korea unclear

Choe Chun-gil and Kim Kuk-gi were charged with espionage, sentenced to hard labor on June 23, 2015

Sentenced to life five years ago, status of South Koreans in North Korea unclear
Activists say they launched thousands of anti-regime leaflets into North Korea

Activists say they launched thousands of anti-regime leaflets into North Korea

Fighters for a Free North Korea said they defied a ban from Seoul and will continue the "struggle for justice"

Activists say they launched thousands of anti-regime leaflets into North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 22, 2020
As expat community in North Korea shrinks, new arrivals are suspended

As expat community in North Korea shrinks, new arrivals are suspended

Hardliners in Pyongyang may be working to limit the number of resident foreigners, sources say

As expat community in North Korea shrinks, new arrivals are suspended
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 22, 2020
Otto Warmbier’s death: a reminder of North Korea’s ongoing human rights abuses

Otto Warmbier’s death: a reminder of North Korea’s ongoing human rights abuses

Otto's passing three years ago poignantly reflects the oppression of the North Korean people today

Otto Warmbier’s death: a reminder of North Korea’s ongoing human rights abuses
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin June 22, 2020
North Korea says 2018 accord with South “dead,” will go ahead with leaflet drops

North Korea says 2018 accord with South “dead,” will go ahead with leaflet drops

Spokesman for Pyongyang's United Front Department says relations have "broken down"

North Korea says 2018 accord with South “dead,” will go ahead with leaflet drops
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 20, 2020
Drop plans for anti-South leafleting campaign, Seoul urges North Korea

Drop plans for anti-South leafleting campaign, Seoul urges North Korea

Ministry of Unification condemns Pyongyang's plans to send “leaflet bombs of justice” across the inter-Korean border

Drop plans for anti-South leafleting campaign, Seoul urges North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham June 20, 2020
WHO receives sanctions exemptions to bring vehicles into North Korea
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WHO receives sanctions exemptions to bring vehicles into North Korea

The World Health Organization granted approval to bring Toyota Landcruisers worth $146,000 into DPRK

WHO receives sanctions exemptions to bring vehicles into North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 19, 2020
Why this NGO will continue sending balloons and bibles into North Korea

Why this NGO will continue sending balloons and bibles into North Korea

The business of peace is far too important to be left to politicians, writes Pastor Eric Foley

Why this NGO will continue sending balloons and bibles into North Korea
Eric Foley
Eric Foley June 18, 2020
UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies
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UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies

UN agency set to import ultrasound machines, operating tables, midwifery kits, and other kit into the DPRK

UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 17, 2020