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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
Pyongyang claims to invent cure for MERS

Pyongyang claims to invent cure for MERS

North's intention behind claim dubious - South Korean clinical pharmacy professor

Pyongyang claims to invent cure for MERS
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 19, 2015
China open to drought support for North Korea

China open to drought support for North Korea

U.S. official unaware of plans to assist North following state media's drought declaration

China open to drought support for North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 18, 2015
Movement starts to nominate N.Korean author for Nobel Prize

Movement starts to nominate N.Korean author for Nobel Prize

New York-based group promotes literature prize for dissident author living in the North

Movement starts to nominate N.Korean author for Nobel Prize
Ina Yoon
Ina Yoon June 18, 2015
Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report

Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report

Sources say buildup of regular forces looks to be a long-term development following recent killings

Chinese troops deployed to counter North Korean border incursions: Report
Rob York
Rob York June 18, 2015
North Korean crew found in ROK waters to be repatriated

North Korean crew found in ROK waters to be repatriated

Sailors request repatriation to after discovery in Southern waters following double dose of engine failure

North Korean crew found in ROK waters to be repatriated
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 17, 2015