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North Korean government may be guilty of crimes against humanity: UN official

North Korean government may be guilty of crimes against humanity: UN official

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights "seeking to identify those most responsible" for abuses against DPRK prisoners

North Korean government may be guilty of crimes against humanity: UN official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 10, 2020
North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

Uriminzokkiri hails ruling party's "super special quarantine measures" against novel coronavirus

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim 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
North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

DPRK Premier visited Pyongyang’s long-stalled Thongil Street apartment blocks to kick off new push

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2020
Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains

Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains

Rodong Sinmun condemns "unacceptable" behavior by some cadres as DPRK releases 3650 from quarantine

Some North Koreans defying coronavirus prevention rules, state media complains
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 9, 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
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
Reading between the lines: what North Korea’s coronavirus response has revealed

Reading between the lines: what North Korea’s coronavirus response has revealed

The DPRK's response to COVID-19 shows their health system is highly organized but vulnerable to outbreaks of disease

Reading between the lines: what North Korea’s coronavirus response has revealed
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek March 6, 2020
MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China

MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China

Shipment includes masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, and hand hygiene products, spokesperson says

MSF medical supplies for North Korea coronavirus prevention work arrive in China
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 6, 2020