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Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul

Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul

Anonymous official adds that criticism from North Korean state media does not mark a "new situation"

Two Koreas should resolve security issues at joint military committee: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 27, 2019
UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

U.S. not promoting meeting in order to keep talks with DPRK on track, sources say

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2019
N. Korea unresponsive to S. Korea’s request to receive body amid impasse: MOU

N. Korea unresponsive to S. Korea’s request to receive body amid impasse: MOU

Seoul says that Pyongyang has usually responded to such notices within two to four days

N. Korea unresponsive to S. Korea’s request to receive body amid impasse: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 26, 2019
North Korea will never trade its “strategic security” for sanctions relief: KCNA

North Korea will never trade its “strategic security” for sanctions relief: KCNA

Choson Sinbo also says the U.S. must prepare to discuss security issues to resume nuclear talks

North Korea will never trade its “strategic security” for sanctions relief: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 26, 2019
North Korea tests “super-large” multiple rocket launch system: KCNA

North Korea tests “super-large” multiple rocket launch system: KCNA

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un oversaw and praised Saturday's test

North Korea tests “super-large” multiple rocket launch system: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

Latest launch comes just over a week since the last test

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
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North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts

DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports

North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
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Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows

Despite reports of dollar value surge in some areas, NK Pro data indicates stability

Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2019
Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September

Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September

Macau International Airport confirms Air Koryo flights yet to land

Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 23, 2019
DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM

Pyongyang ready for "both dialogue and confrontation," DPRK foreign minister says

DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019