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N. Korean constitutional revisions elevate status of SAC chairman Kim Jong Un

N. Korean constitutional revisions elevate status of SAC chairman Kim Jong Un

DPRK repeatedly says that revisions aim to guarantee the "monolithic leadership"

N. Korean constitutional revisions elevate status of SAC chairman Kim Jong Un
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 29, 2019
North Korean foreign minister Ri Yong Ho to skip UN General Assembly

North Korean foreign minister Ri Yong Ho to skip UN General Assembly

Amid hardening DPRK stance towards the United States, sources say Ri will skip on NYC trip

North Korean foreign minister Ri Yong Ho to skip UN General Assembly
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 29, 2019
N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

Statement from Korea-Europe Assoc. says Britain, France, and Germany are "meddling" in DPRK defense

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

North Koreans participating in 61st Damascus International Fair this week

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”

Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”

South Korean military simultaneously unveils its over KRW50 trillion defense budget

Seoul allocates $1 billion to inter-Korean fund to realize “peace economy”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 29, 2019
Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper

Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper

Though the U.S. will not overreact, new defense secretary adds

Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 28, 2019
ROK Supreme Court to research DPRK foreign investment law, drawbacks

ROK Supreme Court to research DPRK foreign investment law, drawbacks

Research also aims to compare N. Korean investment laws with China's, other socialist countries

ROK Supreme Court to research DPRK foreign investment law, drawbacks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 28, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities

North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities

Meetings in Khabarovsk, Amur this week see DPRK diplomats promote boosting economic ties

North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2019
UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches

UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches

UNSC members urge Pyongyang to return to talks, call for "unity" on sanctions

UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2019
Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
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Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port

Number of containers at the facility trending downward throughout the summer months

Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2019