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N.Korea reports Trump’s inauguration two days after event

N.Korea reports Trump’s inauguration two days after event

Second fastest U.S. inauguration coverage recorded: KCNA Watch

N.Korea reports Trump’s inauguration two days after event
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 22, 2017
U.S. to develop ‘state-of-the-art’ missile defense against N.Korea

U.S. to develop ‘state-of-the-art’ missile defense against N.Korea

New military budget announcement includes cyber-warfare capabilities

U.S. to develop ‘state-of-the-art’ missile defense against N.Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 21, 2017
McCain accuses China of “hypocrisy” over THAAD trade reprisals

McCain accuses China of “hypocrisy” over THAAD trade reprisals

S.Korea finance ministry to set up task force to determine response to China's import bans

McCain accuses China of “hypocrisy” over THAAD trade reprisals
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 20, 2017
U.S., China can “make magic” on N.Korean issue: UN ambassador nominee

U.S., China can “make magic” on N.Korean issue: UN ambassador nominee

Beijing “has already started to pull back economically” from N.Korea, says Nikki Haley

U.S., China can “make magic” on N.Korean issue: UN ambassador nominee
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 19, 2017
On Obama’s last day, N. Korea says U.S. should have “listened to our advice”

On Obama’s last day, N. Korea says U.S. should have “listened to our advice”

Rodong Sinmun repeats claim that Pyongyang is "not afraid of anything"

On Obama’s last day, N. Korea says U.S. should have “listened to our advice”
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 19, 2017
“Nothing confirmed” regarding rumors N.Korea has prepared two ICBMs

“Nothing confirmed” regarding rumors N.Korea has prepared two ICBMs

"New" missile type might be mis-identified / mis-reported class, observer notes

“Nothing confirmed” regarding rumors N.Korea has prepared two ICBMs
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 18, 2017
Over 3,300 South Koreans on divided family list died in 2016

Over 3,300 South Koreans on divided family list died in 2016

Further reduction of numbers occurred during year without family reunions

Over 3,300 South Koreans on divided family list died in 2016
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 18, 2017
Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags
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Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags

Fiji authorities deny issuing the flags, calling the registrations "fraudulent and illegal"

Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 18, 2017
S.Korea approves 2017’s first humanitarian aid shipment to N.Korea

S.Korea approves 2017’s first humanitarian aid shipment to N.Korea

Other S.Korean NGOs question "fairness" of MoU decision

S.Korea approves 2017’s first humanitarian aid shipment to N.Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 18, 2017
Document details the heavy restrictions on diplomats in North Korea

Document details the heavy restrictions on diplomats in North Korea

Guidelines detail the strict regulations placed on embassy officials in the DPRK

Document details the heavy restrictions on diplomats in North Korea
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 17, 2017