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As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
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As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho

Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up

As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2019
North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House

North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House

Comments come as local media reports Special Rep. Biegun may stay an additional day in South Korea

North Korea, U.S. likely to resume nuclear negotiations “soon”: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

Six Northeast Asian nations to display products, hold meetings at annual event

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 22, 2019
North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

Pyongyang fast-food eatery offering points-based "preferred services" for regular visitors

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief

Mark Esper says he doesn't trust DPRK leader, "verifiable" agreement needed

“We’ll see” if Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons: U.S. defense chief
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
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North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag

Vessel appeared near Chinese coast, though did not appear to visit any ports

North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2019
North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA

North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA

DPRK foreign ministry condemns recent "dangerous and unusual military moves" by U.S. and South Korea

North Korea not interested in talks while “military threats” continue: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

New embassy serves as symbol of alliance in the face of U.S. "imperialism," Venezuelan vice-FM said

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019
North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up

Kim Son Gyong will now lead DPRK's relations with Western Europe, NK News understands

North Korea appoints new vice foreign minister amid broader diplomatic shake-up
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 21, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

Russian-DPRK “humanitarian ties” should be expanded, Primorye vice-governor said

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019