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Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’

Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’

DPRK leader defends ‘permanent’ nuclear war deterrent at Korean War veterans conference

Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
US congressman pushes for peace deal with North Korea on armistice anniversary

US congressman pushes for peace deal with North Korea on armistice anniversary

U.S. politicians said that peace is important for disarmament and regional stability

US congressman pushes for peace deal with North Korea on armistice anniversary
Terrence Matsuo
Terrence Matsuo July 27, 2020
North Korea thanks ASEAN for supporting dialogue to achieve peace on peninsula

North Korea thanks ASEAN for supporting dialogue to achieve peace on peninsula

Remarks come after U.S. side reiterates support for the full denuclearization of Korean peninsula

North Korea thanks ASEAN for supporting dialogue to achieve peace on peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 27, 2020
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
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China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea

The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade

China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
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Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent

While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products

Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 27, 2020
Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19

Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19

Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim

Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2020
Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary

Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary

Pistols were conferred to a new generation of military leaders, who vowed to defend Kim “at the cost of their lives”

Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says

‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says

North Korean leader issues lockdown for Kaesong, raises “top-class alert”

‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
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South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea

The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock

South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2020
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 24, 2020