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United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
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United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea

Last time UN was able to remit cash to agencies working in DPRK was 2018

United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2020
Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected

Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected

Thae Yong-ho set to stand for election in April's South Korean legislative elections

Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 19, 2020
China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data

China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data

As Beijing pushed for an end to sanctions, it was also sending millions of medical supplies to DPRK

China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 19, 2020
North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention

North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention

North Korea also asked for medical supplies and personal protective equipment, says UNICEF

North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 18, 2020
Average monthly income of North Korean defectors hit record high in 2019: MOU

Average monthly income of North Korean defectors hit record high in 2019: MOU

New data reveals continued gap between escapees and the wider South Korean public, however

Average monthly income of North Korean defectors hit record high in 2019: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 18, 2020
How the coronavirus is being dealt with on the other side of the Tumen river

How the coronavirus is being dealt with on the other side of the Tumen river

While there have been no reported cases in North Korea, the virus has spread to neighboring Jilin Province in China

How the coronavirus is being dealt with on the other side of the Tumen river
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart February 18, 2020
Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics

Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics

Convincing the former diplomat to run for office is a win for the opposition, but also raises more fundamental questions

Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee February 17, 2020
North Korea may have appointed a new Minister of People’s Security, South says

North Korea may have appointed a new Minister of People’s Security, South says

Unification ministry says Kim Jong Ho has replaced Choe Pu Il as one of DPRK's top security officials

North Korea may have appointed a new Minister of People’s Security, South says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 14, 2020
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
North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
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North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows

Data suggests remarkable improvement since the late 1990s, despite stagnant levels of food supply per capita

North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
Peter Ward
Peter Ward February 13, 2020