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N. Korea, China open new shipping lane
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N. Korea, China open new shipping lane

The new route between Longkou and Nampo will move coal and food between the two countries

N. Korea, China open new shipping lane
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 28, 2015
NK News launches new international expert opinion survey series on N. Korea

NK News launches new international expert opinion survey series on N. Korea

American, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Defector and even Expat views of North Korea all included

NK News launches new international expert opinion survey series on N. Korea
NK News
NK News September 28, 2015
Pointing the world’s largest bomb at North Korea

Pointing the world’s largest bomb at North Korea

The U.S. made bunker busting Massive Ordnance Penetrator developed with N. Korean, Iranian targets in mind

Pointing the world’s largest bomb at North Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi | Leo Byrne September 27, 2015
S. Korean student detained in N. Korea says he’s uncertain about future

S. Korean student detained in N. Korea says he’s uncertain about future

Prisoner, detained since April, reveals he has had no opportunity to contact family

S. Korean student detained in N. Korea says he’s uncertain about future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 25, 2015
Video shows uncensored internet in North Korea’s new airport

Video shows uncensored internet in North Korea’s new airport

Footage contrasts with earlier media reports which said computers were not connected to the internet

Video shows uncensored internet in North Korea’s new airport
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 25, 2015
N.Korea to give all adult citizens a bonus

N.Korea to give all adult citizens a bonus

Experts see potential economic boost, given in celebration of party's anniversary

N.Korea to give all adult citizens a bonus
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 24, 2015
Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions

Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions

Human rights activists have differing opinions on case of Kim Ryon Hui

Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2015
Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show

Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show

The device allows North Koreans to record TV, watch it at later times, and classifies KCTV broadcasts

Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 24, 2015
N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts

N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts

While rocket launches are expensive for the DPRK, they can earn diplomatic, security benefits

N. Korean rocket launch motivated by political interests: experts
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi September 24, 2015
North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2015