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North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
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North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story

The DPRK took major steps to sell itself to the world, though big questions remain about its long-term sincerity

North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 24, 2018
As daylight grows, South Korea must choose between sovereignty or the alliance

As daylight grows, South Korea must choose between sovereignty or the alliance

Seoul may soon be faced with a stark decision to make

As daylight grows, South Korea must choose between sovereignty or the alliance
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy October 23, 2018
“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

Tomás Ojea Quintana says ROK, U.S. must raise issue with DPRK in future talks

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

Over half of funds to go towards tuberculosis treatment efforts, CERF says

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2018
How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
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How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea

Topic Energo's Miroslav Blazek discusses the unique challenge of bringing the DPRK's power grid up to scratch

How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 19, 2018
Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho

Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho

Unification minister says he takes full responsibility for decision to deny Kim Myong-song access

Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham October 15, 2018
Why U.S. moves to block NGO travel to N. Korea are counterproductive – and wrong

Why U.S. moves to block NGO travel to N. Korea are counterproductive – and wrong

Humanitarian aid cannot be used as an arm of maximum pressure

Why U.S. moves to block NGO travel to N. Korea are counterproductive – and wrong
Robert R. King
Robert R. King October 14, 2018
U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say

U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say

At least five NGOs have had travel ban exemptions rejected since September

U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 11, 2018
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies

North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies

Move represents second extension of event since September

North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 11, 2018