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At major military meeting, Kim Jong Un urges army to step up political education

At major military meeting, Kim Jong Un urges army to step up political education

Current situation requires KPA to be stronger than ever, DPRK leader says

At major military meeting, Kim Jong Un urges army to step up political education
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 27, 2019
Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

U.S.-based Adrian Hong also linked to Cheollima Civil Defense organization, multiple sources say

Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Leo Byrne March 26, 2019
Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid

Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid

Move comes just hours after Spanish High Court names suspects in embassy attack investigation

Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 26, 2019
Mexican national led North Korean embassy raid in Spain, local court says

Mexican national led North Korean embassy raid in Spain, local court says

The group attempted to pass the stolen data to the FBI, according to court documents

Mexican national led North Korean embassy raid in Spain, local court says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 26, 2019
Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Ri Su Yong was spotted at Beijing airport on Tuesday

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2019
Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui

Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui

New details emerge from March 15 DPRK foreign ministry briefing on the American position at Hanoi

Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 26, 2019
Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Kim Yeon-chul also says DPRK cannot pursue nuclear program and economic development "simultaneously"

Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 26, 2019
North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA

North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA

Choe Hui Chol previously reported to have headed up MFA's operations in Europe

North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 25, 2019
U.S. conducts “critical” missile defense test of GMD system

U.S. conducts “critical” missile defense test of GMD system

System designed to intercept long-range threats from North Korea and Iran

U.S. conducts “critical” missile defense test of GMD system
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 25, 2019
Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
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Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals

Despite restrictions, refined petroleum exports almost three times higher in value terms

Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 25, 2019