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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea

From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz December 13, 2019
As UN worker ban looms, Russian tourism and student visas for North Koreans soar
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As UN worker ban looms, Russian tourism and student visas for North Koreans soar

Interior ministry data could reflect attempts to circumvent new sanctions, analysts say

As UN worker ban looms, Russian tourism and student visas for North Koreans soar
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 12, 2019
Vietnamese oil tanker which visited N. Korea seized by Malaysian commando unit
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Vietnamese oil tanker which visited N. Korea seized by Malaysian commando unit

Only one crew member found after 5000-tonne vessel seized, others reportedly returned to respective countries

Vietnamese oil tanker which visited N. Korea seized by Malaysian commando unit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2019
North Korea and Syria sign protocols on trade, labor, and scientific cooperation

North Korea and Syria sign protocols on trade, labor, and scientific cooperation

Three days of meetings in Damascus see agreements signed in dozens of areas between multiple ministries

North Korea and Syria sign protocols on trade, labor, and scientific cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 12, 2019
Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city

Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city

Change comes a week after Pyongyang unveiled new "utopia" town

Following recent reconstruction, North Korea declares Samjiyon its newest city
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 11, 2019
As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
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As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok

19 additional round-trip flights scheduled for December, data shows

As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 10, 2019
Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Joint working group on electric energy cooperation met in Pyongyang Friday with visit by Russian deputy energy minister

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

Joint Economic Committee holding three days of meetings, with signing ceremonies set for Wednesday

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Resort built starting last spring is an achievement made under “worst adversity” from enemies, top official says

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 8, 2019
New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  

New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  

State-run hospitals to offer services such as breast tumor treatment, cataract surgery, dental implants: state media

New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019