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Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December

Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December

In first economic visit since May, N. Korean leader shown resort's rapid construction over summer

Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2019
OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports

OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports

Oil tanker was already blacklisted by the UN in October last year

OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 30, 2019
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
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The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler

Satellite imagery potentially captured the vessel loading coal before its most recent journey

The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2019
N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

Statement from Korea-Europe Assoc. says Britain, France, and Germany are "meddling" in DPRK defense

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

North Koreans participating in 61st Damascus International Fair this week

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches

UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches

UNSC members urge Pyongyang to return to talks, call for "unity" on sanctions

UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2019
Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
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Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port

Number of containers at the facility trending downward throughout the summer months

Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2019
UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

U.S. not promoting meeting in order to keep talks with DPRK on track, sources say

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2019
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
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North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts

DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports

North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

Pyongyang ready for "both dialogue and confrontation," DPRK foreign minister says

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019