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N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

Six Northeast Asian nations to display products, hold meetings at annual event

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 22, 2019
North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

Kim Son Gyong will now lead DPRK's relations with Western Europe, NK News understands

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
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In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts

English translations of the 103 scientists named in DPRK state media as having received promotions

In full: the 103 North Korean scientists promoted for military efforts
NK Pro
NK Pro August 16, 2019
Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions
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Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions

Factories, other major projects underwent redevelopment following leader's visits last year

Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 13, 2019
Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA

DPRK leader hails officials' role in developing "new weapons systems" for the country

Kim Jong Un promotes 103 scientists for achievements in “national defense”: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 13, 2019
Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
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Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”

Kim Jong Un is demonstrating a degree of military parity between his capabilities and those of South Korea

Unpacking North Korea’s new weapon: the “Songun ATACMS”
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 11, 2019
Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA

Analysts say the launch marks the first appearance of a new missile resembling U.S. ATACMS design

Kim Jong Un guided test-fire of new “superior tactical” weapon on Saturday: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says

Letter from DPRK leader says missile tests will cease when U.S.-ROK drills end

Kim Jong Un sent “small apology” for ongoing missile tests, Trump says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2019
North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
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North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure

The DPRK leader stepped-up military visits as Pak Pong Ju returned to regular economic inspections

North Korean leadership appearances in July: Kim Jong Un dials up the pressure
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 9, 2019
North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says

North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says

14th Supreme People's Assembly last met in March

North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament to meet on August 29, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 8, 2019