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North Korea propaganda leaflets found in central Seoul locations

North Korea propaganda leaflets found in central Seoul locations

Discovery of leaflets is at least fourth such incident since November 2016

North Korea propaganda leaflets found in central Seoul locations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 28, 2017
Beijing says it’s ‘in line’ with obligations on N. Korean coal

Beijing says it’s ‘in line’ with obligations on N. Korean coal

Foreign ministry claim comes after Chinese trade data shows no reduction in coal imports

Beijing says it’s ‘in line’ with obligations on N. Korean coal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 26, 2017
China releases new export ban list to N. Korea, prohibits dual-use items

China releases new export ban list to N. Korea, prohibits dual-use items

Commerce Ministry move in line with UNSC Resolution 2321

China releases new export ban list to N. Korea, prohibits dual-use items
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 26, 2017
Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ

Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ

Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters

Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 25, 2017
Germany expecting new North Korean Ambassador in Berlin

Germany expecting new North Korean Ambassador in Berlin

Ri Si Hong returns to Pyongyang as North Korea announces new appointee

Germany expecting new North Korean Ambassador in Berlin
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 25, 2017
N.Korea launches new alert device for “mining sector” accidents

N.Korea launches new alert device for “mining sector” accidents

With the country's dangerous mining sector, product launch makes sense: expert

N.Korea launches new alert device for “mining sector” accidents
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 25, 2017
South Korea’s MND to meet incoming U.S. Secretary of Defense

South Korea’s MND to meet incoming U.S. Secretary of Defense

Mattis could bring up THAAD and U.S. defense cost sharing issues: military experts

South Korea’s MND to meet incoming U.S. Secretary of Defense
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 25, 2017
N.Korean diplomat defector talks Trump, sanctions and Kim Jong Un

N.Korean diplomat defector talks Trump, sanctions and Kim Jong Un

English language interview covers a range of topics in pitch to foreign audiences

N.Korean diplomat defector talks Trump, sanctions and Kim Jong Un
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 24, 2017
New “Kangwondo Mentality” slogan makes first major media appearance

New “Kangwondo Mentality” slogan makes first major media appearance

New slogan is "quintessence" of Kim Jong Un's leadership, ruling party newspaper says

New “Kangwondo Mentality” slogan makes first major media appearance
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 24, 2017
In Trump era, S.Korea must lead on N. Korean nuke issue: Moon

In Trump era, S.Korea must lead on N. Korean nuke issue: Moon

Leading presidential hopeful says South Korea should prioritize "national interests"

In Trump era, S.Korea must lead on N. Korean nuke issue: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2017