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North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

UN aid agencies requesting USD$120 million in 2019 to address “grim” situation

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2019
U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

Trump's top security adviser also says President willing to meet Kim Jong Un again to make a deal

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae

Decision taken to comply with UNSC resolutions, spokesperson says

Zimbabwe says it ordered expulsion of North Koreans affiliated with Mansudae
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 5, 2019
As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

Russian ambassador to U.S. cautions against all-or-nothing approach on negotiating with Pyongyang

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
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Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit

UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal

Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2019
Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea

Citing sanctions, authorities confiscate hand cream and eau de toilette worth almost $2631

Russian customs seize 129.1 kg of perfume and cosmetics bound for North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 4, 2019
U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi not a failure, Bolton insists

U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi not a failure, Bolton insists

Trump's national security advisor says North Korea still producing nuclear material

U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi not a failure, Bolton insists
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 3, 2019
Why North Korea-U.S. talks fell apart in Hanoi
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Why North Korea-U.S. talks fell apart in Hanoi

For the first time, we have a clear idea of what the DPRK’s idea of sanctions relief looks like

Why North Korea-U.S. talks fell apart in Hanoi
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 1, 2019
Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions

After ten months, a pre-trial takes place in Singapore, though proceedings closed to media

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2019
South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

In March 1 speech, ROK leader promises "peace-driven economy" on peninsula

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 1, 2019