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Mystery group linked to North Korean embassy break-in says “major event” coming

Mystery group linked to North Korean embassy break-in says “major event” coming

In online statement, Cheollima Civil Defense group urges press to cover "verifiable facts"

Mystery group linked to North Korean embassy break-in says “major event” coming
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham March 31, 2019
North Korea calls for investigation into “terrorist” attack on embassy in Madrid

North Korea calls for investigation into “terrorist” attack on embassy in Madrid

February 22 break-in represented "grave breach of the state sovereignty," MFA spokesperson says

North Korea calls for investigation into “terrorist” attack on embassy in Madrid
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 31, 2019
Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities

Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities

Cheollima Civil Defense still committed to the "overthrow" of the DPRK government, statement says

Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 27, 2019
CIA-linked Madrid embassy invaders alleged to have assaulted N. Korean diplomats

CIA-linked Madrid embassy invaders alleged to have assaulted N. Korean diplomats

Activists linked to Cheollima Civil Defense group beat embassy staff "pretty badly," source says

CIA-linked Madrid embassy invaders alleged to have assaulted N. Korean diplomats
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2019
Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

U.S.-based Adrian Hong also linked to Cheollima Civil Defense organization, multiple sources say

Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Leo Byrne March 26, 2019
Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid

Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid

Move comes just hours after Spanish High Court names suspects in embassy attack investigation

Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 26, 2019
North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

2018 saw massive state propaganda event held for the first time in five years

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

While observers welcome apparent 400% increase, future budget issues could complicate release

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 21, 2019
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North

South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North

KOICA says plans must take into account "special situation" on the peninsula

South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 20, 2019