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Expressing some regret, Kim Jong Un calls for ICBM capabilities in 2017

Expressing some regret, Kim Jong Un calls for ICBM capabilities in 2017

Kim also emphasizes problems in South Korea's political scene, promotes economic policy

Expressing some regret, Kim Jong Un calls for ICBM capabilities in 2017
NK News
NK News January 1, 2017
Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
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Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal

The small cargo ship has a North Korean flag and is operated by a Pyongyang based company

Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 30, 2016
North Korea ranks top 10 S. Korean news stories of 2016

North Korea ranks top 10 S. Korean news stories of 2016

South Korea was 'tainted with scandals' in 2016, North Korean channel claims

North Korea ranks top 10 S. Korean news stories of 2016
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 30, 2016
Withdrawal of North Korean workers in Oman not verified

Withdrawal of North Korean workers in Oman not verified

Despite stories in South Korea media, original KOTRA report not 'credible'

Withdrawal of North Korean workers in Oman not verified
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 30, 2016
North Korean heavy diesel truck imports hit record highs
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North Korean heavy diesel truck imports hit record highs

Amid 200-day labor campaign and flood recovery, North Korea imports more vehicles than ever

North Korean heavy diesel truck imports hit record highs
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 29, 2016
S.Koreans doubtful about impact of N.Korean human rights law: poll

S.Koreans doubtful about impact of N.Korean human rights law: poll

Survey suggests South Koreans, regardless of political leaning, want more done on human rights

S.Koreans doubtful about impact of N.Korean human rights law: poll
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 29, 2016
North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu

North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu

State media remains silent on recently reported deaths from H7N9 avian flu in China, however

North Korea issues guidelines to prevent spread of bird flu
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 29, 2016
North Korea’s central bank possibly expanding, images suggest
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North Korea’s central bank possibly expanding, images suggest

Project remains unmentioned in North Korean state media

North Korea’s central bank possibly expanding, images suggest
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 28, 2016
N.Korea changes completion date, construction plans for Ryomyong Street

N.Korea changes completion date, construction plans for Ryomyong Street

Images from pro-North outlet and Russian embassy show fuel oil requirement has fallen

N.Korea changes completion date, construction plans for Ryomyong Street
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 28, 2016
N. Korea can miniaturize nuke warhead for missiles: reports

N. Korea can miniaturize nuke warhead for missiles: reports

Though Seoul's defense ministry does not agree with the claims

N. Korea can miniaturize nuke warhead for missiles: reports
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 27, 2016