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Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2020
Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns
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Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns

A recent state media article suggests that DPRK leadership is increasingly threatened by foreign influence

Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 23, 2020
Korean War veterans to gather this week in Pyongyang, despite COVID-19 measures

Korean War veterans to gather this week in Pyongyang, despite COVID-19 measures

North Korean state media reveals 6th National Conference of War Veterans will be held to mark July 27 holiday

Korean War veterans to gather this week in Pyongyang, despite COVID-19 measures
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 22, 2020
India sends $1 million worth of anti-tuberculosis medicine to North Korea

India sends $1 million worth of anti-tuberculosis medicine to North Korea

Indian embassy in Pyongyang says that the assistance was requested by the World Health Organization (WHO)

India sends $1 million worth of anti-tuberculosis medicine to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2020
Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU

Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU

Ministry plans to expand 'inspection' of private non-profit North Korea human rights groups in wake of current scrutiny

Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020
North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020
The six South Koreans still held in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.138
Podcast

The six South Koreans still held in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.138

NK News's Chad O'Carroll and Jeongmin Kim discuss their investigation into the current situation of the six men

The six South Koreans still held in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.138
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 21, 2020
Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex

Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex

Lee In-young says South Korea should pursue humanitarian work and tourism with the DPRK independently of the U.S.

Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 20, 2020
UN agencies unable to leave Pyongyang, creating unprecedented obstacles

UN agencies unable to leave Pyongyang, creating unprecedented obstacles

Foreign workers at UN agencies in the capital unable to leave the country due to COVID-19 measures enacted in February

UN agencies unable to leave Pyongyang, creating unprecedented obstacles
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 19, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
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Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions

Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019

Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 17, 2020