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German artists to host unification exhibition in Korea

German artists to host unification exhibition in Korea

Exhibition will reproduce images on Berlin Wall, possibly with N.Korean artists

German artists to host unification exhibition in Korea
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 23, 2015
N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor

N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor

The DPRK's supreme court sentenced two South Koreans to life sentences on espionage charges

N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2015
UN Human Rights Office opens in Seoul

UN Human Rights Office opens in Seoul

New office could have a "game changing effect" for spotlighting human rights issues in North Korea

UN Human Rights Office opens in Seoul
Ina Yoon
Ina Yoon June 23, 2015
Unproven potency: N. Korean Viagra’s outrageous claims

Unproven potency: N. Korean Viagra’s outrageous claims

Claims of no side effects, 95 percent success rate also arouse suspicion

Unproven potency: N. Korean Viagra’s outrageous claims
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 23, 2015
North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa

North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa

North Korean diplomat meeting with sanctioned Russian politician scheduled today

North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2015
North Korean soccer match features conspicuous ads

North Korean soccer match features conspicuous ads

Match with World Cup implications features influx of advertisements, apparently aimed at foreign audiences

North Korean soccer match features conspicuous ads
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 22, 2015
N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office

N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office

New office will investigate the DPRK's human rights record "cooled down" N. Korean enthusiasm

N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 22, 2015
Mayor suggests inter-Korean ‘Seoul Industrial Complex’

Mayor suggests inter-Korean ‘Seoul Industrial Complex’

As inter-Korean trade remains banned, Park suggests inter-city ventures

Mayor suggests inter-Korean ‘Seoul Industrial Complex’
Rob York
Rob York June 22, 2015
FAO issues new warning on North Korean drought impact

FAO issues new warning on North Korean drought impact

Estimated crop production down from previous year as dry weather continues

FAO issues new warning on North Korean drought impact
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 19, 2015
N. Korea releases images of S. Korean ‘spies’ and equipment

N. Korea releases images of S. Korean ‘spies’ and equipment

Images appear to show recording devices, metal batons, and espionage activities

N. Korea releases images of S. Korean ‘spies’ and equipment
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 19, 2015