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Swiss robotics appear at new North Korean factory in potential sanctions breach

Swiss robotics appear at new North Korean factory in potential sanctions breach

ABB products were previously found by a UN panel to have been acquired by the DPRK without company’s knowledge

Swiss robotics appear at new North Korean factory in potential sanctions breach
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit

Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit

Unclear if DPRK leader flew on aircraft or whether it landed at Wonsan's Kalma airport

Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2019
North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

Russia’s deputy transport minister in Pyongyang talks pushed for rail container shipments from South Korea to begin

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2019
33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

Kathmandu also reported to have ordered DPRK-linked businesses be shut down

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
Life on the ground in North Korea through the eyes of a Pyongyang expat

Life on the ground in North Korea through the eyes of a Pyongyang expat

A former resident of the DPRK capital discusses what they personally observed during their four-year stay

Life on the ground in North Korea through the eyes of a Pyongyang expat
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee November 15, 2019
Kim Jong Un expresses concerns over December opening of hot springs resort

Kim Jong Un expresses concerns over December opening of hot springs resort

In sixth visit to the Yangdok resort, North Korean leader points to “shortcomings” in progress

Kim Jong Un expresses concerns over December opening of hot springs resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2019
North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy

North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy

Statement from DPRK nuclear negotiator Kim Myong Gil rejects peace document, liaison office as bargaining chips

North Korea wants concrete proposal before talks with U.S.: top envoy
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 14, 2019
Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Chief Engineer of the Jang Jin Gang lauded as hero for prioritizing rescue of Kim portraits as ship sank

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 11, 2019
Divided Congress can have bipartisan “unity” on North Korea, congresswoman says

Divided Congress can have bipartisan “unity” on North Korea, congresswoman says

Leader of Asian Pacific American caucus tells NK News that diplomacy with DPRK is good, but not if it’s “just for show”

Divided Congress can have bipartisan “unity” on North Korea, congresswoman says
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 8, 2019
Danish NGO granted UN exemption to send agricultural machinery to North Korea

Danish NGO granted UN exemption to send agricultural machinery to North Korea

Mission East opened first resident office in Pyongyang earlier this year

Danish NGO granted UN exemption to send agricultural machinery to North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019