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Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts
July 2, 2020
North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare
National meeting not held for Kim's rise to "Chairman," likely due to wider changes initiated before the COVID-19 crisis
June 30, 2020
North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions
Aircraft in partial Air Koryo livery linked to Russian firm with history dealing to North Korea and small Kyrgyz airline
June 30, 2020
New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.
North Korea's Han Song U was confirmed as the new ambassador to Iran in his first public appearance in the country
June 29, 2020
Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
Reinforced pavement being laid above Okryu Bridge supports on westbound lane, following work on other side last month
June 18, 2020
“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare
Kim Yo Jong says South "subservient" to U.S., while Jang Kum Chol closes door on all contacts
June 16, 2020
North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech
Research brief says Kim Il Sung University using American software STK to run satellite simulations
June 16, 2020
North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations
Renewal of interchange between DPRK capital's only two subway lines follows work on two other stations last year
June 15, 2020
North Korea warns U.S. not to interfere in growing spat with South
DPRK foreign ministry official says U.S. could face “horrible” consequences should it meddle in inter-Korean relations
June 10, 2020
UN grants sanctions exemptions for shipments of medical supplies to North Korea
WHO to push forward blood bag factory project, while Eugene Bell Foundation continues anti-TB work
June 9, 2020
