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Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities

Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities

Cheollima Civil Defense still committed to the "overthrow" of the DPRK government, statement says

Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 27, 2019
CIA-linked Madrid embassy invaders alleged to have assaulted N. Korean diplomats

CIA-linked Madrid embassy invaders alleged to have assaulted N. Korean diplomats

Activists linked to Cheollima Civil Defense group beat embassy staff "pretty badly," source says

CIA-linked Madrid embassy invaders alleged to have assaulted N. Korean diplomats
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2019
Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

U.S.-based Adrian Hong also linked to Cheollima Civil Defense organization, multiple sources say

Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Leo Byrne March 26, 2019
Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid

Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid

Move comes just hours after Spanish High Court names suspects in embassy attack investigation

Cheollima Civil Defense claims responsibility for raid on DPRK embassy in Madrid
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 26, 2019
Mexican national led North Korean embassy raid in Spain, local court says

Mexican national led North Korean embassy raid in Spain, local court says

The group attempted to pass the stolen data to the FBI, according to court documents

Mexican national led North Korean embassy raid in Spain, local court says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 26, 2019
Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Ri Su Yong was spotted at Beijing airport on Tuesday

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2019
Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui

Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui

New details emerge from March 15 DPRK foreign ministry briefing on the American position at Hanoi

Trump was open to temporary sanctions relief in Hanoi: Choe Son Hui
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 26, 2019
Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Kim Yeon-chul also says DPRK cannot pursue nuclear program and economic development "simultaneously"

Unification minister nominee to seek “creative” ways to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 26, 2019
North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA

North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA

Choe Hui Chol previously reported to have headed up MFA's operations in Europe

North Korean vice foreign minister appointed ambassador to India: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 25, 2019
“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says

“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says

Move appears to partially reverse Friday's surprise withdrawal from the site

“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 25, 2019