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UN publishes new five year strategic framework for N. Korea

UN publishes new five year strategic framework for N. Korea

Updated objectives highlight four key areas for UN agencies in country to prioritize

UN publishes new five year strategic framework for N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 30, 2017
New model aircraft types under development in N.Korea: DPRK Today

New model aircraft types under development in N.Korea: DPRK Today

North Korea's increasing appetite for aviation could have military angle

New model aircraft types under development in N.Korea: DPRK Today
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 30, 2017
Trump and South Korean PM discuss N.Korea, THAAD in phone call

Trump and South Korean PM discuss N.Korea, THAAD in phone call

"U.S. will be with South Korea 100% over the N.Korean issues": Trump

Trump and South Korean PM discuss N.Korea, THAAD in phone call
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 30, 2017
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