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Vietnam in compliance with UN sanctions on N. Korean workers abroad, gov’t says

Vietnam in compliance with UN sanctions on N. Korean workers abroad, gov’t says

Over half of workers sent home since 2017 as Hanoi promises to repatriate remainder this year

Vietnam in compliance with UN sanctions on N. Korean workers abroad, gov’t says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 5, 2019
UN grants humanitarian sanctions exemptions for food security, water projects

UN grants humanitarian sanctions exemptions for food security, water projects

World Vision and Agrotec get green light to bring otherwise-prohibited equipment into DPRK

UN grants humanitarian sanctions exemptions for food security, water projects
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 5, 2019
Ask a North Korean: introducing the “Smuggler Kingpin” of Hyesan

Ask a North Korean: introducing the “Smuggler Kingpin” of Hyesan

The story of our second new contributor, from starving taekwondo teacher to TV smuggler

Ask a North Korean: introducing the “Smuggler Kingpin” of Hyesan
Tae-il Shim August 2, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
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North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows

DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows

North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2019
Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Over 1 million euros to be transferred for Italian firm’s technical support

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties

What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties

The incident has irritated Russian officials and reminded many of the DPRK's unpredictability

What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 30, 2019
Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence

Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence

Kim Dong-chul tells NK News he procured "very significant" information during his time in-country

Former detainee in North Korea says he spied for South Korean, U.S. intelligence
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham July 29, 2019
Prisoner number 429: Kim Dong-chul’s three-year detention in North Korea

Prisoner number 429: Kim Dong-chul’s three-year detention in North Korea

Former detainee details how he went from businessman to spying for the U.S. and South Korea

Prisoner number 429: Kim Dong-chul’s three-year detention in North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 29, 2019
North Korea releases detained Russian, South Korean fishermen: embassy

North Korea releases detained Russian, South Korean fishermen: embassy

Crew departed for ROK on Saturday night, Russian mission in Pyongyang says

North Korea releases detained Russian, South Korean fishermen: embassy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 27, 2019
Russian diplomats hold second meeting with ship crew detained in North Korea

Russian diplomats hold second meeting with ship crew detained in North Korea

“Xiang Hai Lin 8” fishing vessel has been held in DPRK since July 17

Russian diplomats hold second meeting with ship crew detained in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 27, 2019