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Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58

Lawyer was known for winning disputes in DPRK, despite its opaque legal system

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2020
WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

Exemption is third for tackling COVID-19 as Pyongyang continues to report no cases of the illness

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 27, 2020
MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

NGO gets the all-clear to bring personal protective equipment, diagnostic equipment into DPRK

MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2020
NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
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NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North

SAM Care International set to bring goods worth $179,673 into DPRK, letter reveals

NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 24, 2020
Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue

Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue

As maximum pressure and engagement fails, countries in the region are going their own way in dealings with Pyongyang

Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue
Henri Feron
Henri Feron February 24, 2020
IFRC wins sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

IFRC wins sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

Red Cross to send 10,000 test kits, 10,000 pairs of gloves, and 4,000 masks to DPRK, letter shows

IFRC wins sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 23, 2020
Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”
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Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”

How the Japan-linked Rim Mi Yong company is targeting international businesses in the North Korean capital

Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 21, 2020
United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
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United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea

Last time UN was able to remit cash to agencies working in DPRK was 2018

United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2020
North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention

North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention

North Korea also asked for medical supplies and personal protective equipment, says UNICEF

North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 18, 2020
North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
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North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close

All three DPRK restaurants in the United Arab Emirates appear to have shut down

North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 18, 2020