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Individual identified in leaked UN report is East Wing owner

Individual identified in leaked UN report is East Wing owner

“I have all documents proving that I am not involved in this story and I am innocent."

Individual identified in leaked UN report is East Wing owner
James Pearson
James Pearson May 17, 2013
Bird flu leads to suspension of Shanghai-North Korea flights

Bird flu leads to suspension of Shanghai-North Korea flights

Outbreak of avian influence in SE China prompts suspension of tours from Shanghai

Bird flu leads to suspension of Shanghai-North Korea flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 17, 2013
North Korea offered Kaesong talks on May 3

North Korea offered Kaesong talks on May 3

Non-disclosure of North's offer causes controversy in Seoul

North Korea offered Kaesong talks on May 3
James Pearson
James Pearson May 16, 2013
Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance

Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance

Former UN sanctions committee coordinator says DPRK arms trafficking and procurement of materials has been severely hindered

Ex-UN coordinator says sanctions work, despite ‘lukewarm’ Chinese compliance
Rob York
Rob York May 15, 2013
New UN report argues sanctions working, calls for expansion

New UN report argues sanctions working, calls for expansion

Report suggests addition of several DPRK entities to blacklisted group

New UN report argues sanctions working, calls for expansion
James Pearson
James Pearson May 15, 2013
Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists

Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists

Day trips will be possible, but overnight stays remain off-limits: source

Sinuiju now open to vists from Western tourists
James Pearson
James Pearson May 14, 2013
ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister

ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister

Was Kim Kyok Sik removed for raising tensions?

ANALYSIS: Why North Korea appointed a new defense minister
Michael Madden
Michael Madden May 14, 2013
Seen it all before: U.S. Army Pacific chief on provocations

Seen it all before: U.S. Army Pacific chief on provocations

The head of the U.S. Army in the Pacific wasn't surprised by the recent provocations, but said this time the situation grew "tenuous"

Seen it all before: U.S. Army Pacific chief on provocations
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams May 14, 2013
Experts gather for “Engage Korea” conference in Oxford

Experts gather for “Engage Korea” conference in Oxford

'We wanted to create a forum for experts in the field to present interdisciplinary analysis of how to engage North Korea.'

Experts gather for “Engage Korea” conference in Oxford
Sarah A. Son
Sarah A. Son May 14, 2013
U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”

U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”

Calls for dialogue contradict the aggressive message sent by military exercises, Pyongyang argues

U.S. Aircraft Carrier in Korea for “routine operations”
James Pearson
James Pearson May 13, 2013