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Namibian delegation visits N.Korea despite sanctions questions

Namibian delegation visits N.Korea despite sanctions questions

Details on purpose of meeting scarce, but event notable following sanctions compliance claims

Namibian delegation visits N.Korea despite sanctions questions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2016
Kim Jong Un orders abduction of S.Koreans: local media

Kim Jong Un orders abduction of S.Koreans: local media

Experts point to North Korean precedent, though say chances of abduction low

Kim Jong Un orders abduction of S.Koreans: local media
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 24, 2016
Aviation agency to warn North Korea on GPS jamming

Aviation agency to warn North Korea on GPS jamming

Jamming operations by North targeted at aircraft navigation systems in South

Aviation agency to warn North Korea on GPS jamming
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 24, 2016
UNSC slams North Korea’s missile tests as ‘grave violation’

UNSC slams North Korea’s missile tests as ‘grave violation’

Security Council calls for member states to 'redouble' implementation efforts

UNSC slams North Korea’s missile tests as ‘grave violation’
John Power
John Power June 23, 2016
North Korea to host 2018 junior world weightlifting championships

North Korea to host 2018 junior world weightlifting championships

Rights to host international competition awarded day after anti-doping punishments

North Korea to host 2018 junior world weightlifting championships
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 23, 2016
North Korea sending crews to South America: HRNK

North Korea sending crews to South America: HRNK

Fishermen and DPRK crew fly to Uruguay, then are sent to work on Taiwanese fishing ships

North Korea sending crews to South America: HRNK
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2016
UN Security Council holds meeting on N.Korean launch

UN Security Council holds meeting on N.Korean launch

China remains neutral, urging relevant parties to avoid taking actions that may escalate tension

UN Security Council holds meeting on N.Korean launch
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 23, 2016
Kim Jong Un hails launch of missile, threatens U.S. in Pacific 

Kim Jong Un hails launch of missile, threatens U.S. in Pacific 

Somewhat successful launch Wednesday suggests Pyongyang making progress toward striking U.S. targets

Kim Jong Un hails launch of missile, threatens U.S. in Pacific 
John Power
John Power June 23, 2016
FATF expected to keep North Korea sanctions

FATF expected to keep North Korea sanctions

Changes unlikely in light of U.S. 'money-laundering concern' designation

FATF expected to keep North Korea sanctions
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 22, 2016
N.Korea’s Musudan launch may be a half-success: S.Korean experts

N.Korea’s Musudan launch may be a half-success: S.Korean experts

Capable of flying over 3,500 kilometers, Musudan missiles may be Pyongyang's message to the U.S.

N.Korea’s Musudan launch may be a half-success: S.Korean experts
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 22, 2016