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Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
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Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work

Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment

Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2020
North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures

North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures

Open-source data suggests maritime traffic in DPRK waters reduced in recent days

North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 7, 2020
North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

Import of millions of kilograms of fish from China last year came despite a thriving domestic seafood industry

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 7, 2020
World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
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World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work

Decision will allow WFP to bring hand-barrows, shovels, and pick-axes into DPRK

World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 6, 2020
North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia

North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia

Previous ambassador left Moscow last summer, as Sin Hong Chol enters role with long history of experience with Russia

North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 6, 2020
North Korea will not send vice foreign minister to upcoming Munich conference

North Korea will not send vice foreign minister to upcoming Munich conference

Current coronavirus prevention measures by DPRK state preventing Kim Son Gyong from attending, NK News understands

North Korea will not send vice foreign minister to upcoming Munich conference
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 6, 2020
North Korea is an “illegal nuclear power,” IAEA chief insists

North Korea is an “illegal nuclear power,” IAEA chief insists

IAEA Director General Grossi said DPRK will present an "enormous challenge" if agency is allowed back in the country

North Korea is an “illegal nuclear power,” IAEA chief insists
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 5, 2020
North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

National Security Advisor says Beijing must work with U.S. to push North Korea toward denuclearization

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 5, 2020
North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

Coverage of Sinchon Museum showcasing alleged American atrocities continues without explicit U.S. mention

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 5, 2020
No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address

No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address

Speech departed from previous two addresses, both of which made prominent mention of DPRK issue

No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 4, 2020