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North Korean ship owner slams UN, U.S over scrapping

North Korean ship owner slams UN, U.S over scrapping

Statement from the Mu Du Bong's manager claims sailors not working for the government

North Korean ship owner slams UN, U.S over scrapping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 7, 2016
U.S. enacts human rights-related sanctions on N.Korea, Kim Jong Un

U.S. enacts human rights-related sanctions on N.Korea, Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un among those designated by sanctions

U.S. enacts human rights-related sanctions on N.Korea, Kim Jong Un
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 6, 2016
North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability
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North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability

DPRK attempting to use new technology and training but needs to overcome deeper structural problems

North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2016
Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea

Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea

Pyongyang pushing anti-smoking measures, however in-country sources see mixed applications

Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 6, 2016
North Korea criticizes South for ‘military provocations’

North Korea criticizes South for ‘military provocations’

Public accusations of military threats support Pyongyang’s domestic agenda

North Korea criticizes South for ‘military provocations’
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 6, 2016
N.Korea releases large amounts of water from Hwanggang dam

N.Korea releases large amounts of water from Hwanggang dam

Water rate gradually rose from Tuesday early morning: South Korean government data

N.Korea releases large amounts of water from Hwanggang dam
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 5, 2016
Check individuals visiting N.Korea for sanctions violations, U.S. says

Check individuals visiting N.Korea for sanctions violations, U.S. says

No signs of China inspecting any cargoes going in to North Korean borders as of yet

Check individuals visiting N.Korea for sanctions violations, U.S. says
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 5, 2016
North Korean entities, individual designated by State Department

North Korean entities, individual designated by State Department

Notice imposes non-proliferation measures on three entities and one individual

North Korean entities, individual designated by State Department
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 5, 2016
Hong Kong company working in North Korean SEZ

Hong Kong company working in North Korean SEZ

Company reportedly involved in two projects, involving SEZ construction and tours to Mt Paekdu

Hong Kong company working in North Korean SEZ
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 5, 2016
First month of ‘200-day battle’ is 120 percent success: N.Korea

First month of ‘200-day battle’ is 120 percent success: N.Korea

Heavy emphasis on increased electricity output in both thermo and hydro electric power plants

First month of ‘200-day battle’ is 120 percent success: N.Korea
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 5, 2016