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10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

New UN assessment has universally negative conclusions about North Korea's food security

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2019
How life for women is — and isn’t — changing under Kim Jong Un

How life for women is — and isn’t — changing under Kim Jong Un

Recent research paints a grim, though sometimes surprising, picture

How life for women is — and isn’t — changing under Kim Jong Un
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart | Yujin Lim May 3, 2019
South Korea “mobilizing all” diplomatic resources to help defectors held in China

South Korea “mobilizing all” diplomatic resources to help defectors held in China

Seoul working to prevent involuntarily repatriation of seven detained escapees: foreign minister

South Korea “mobilizing all” diplomatic resources to help defectors held in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 3, 2019
Foreign minister admits to differences between U.S., ROK over North Korea policy

Foreign minister admits to differences between U.S., ROK over North Korea policy

In press briefing, Kang Kyung-wha says greater dialogue on DPRK issues needed between the allies

Foreign minister admits to differences between U.S., ROK over North Korea policy
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 2, 2019
U.S. authorities step up manhunt for North Korean embassy break-in ringleader

U.S. authorities step up manhunt for North Korean embassy break-in ringleader

Adrian Hong considered to be "armed and dangerous," U.S. Marshals Service warns

U.S. authorities step up manhunt for North Korean embassy break-in ringleader
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 29, 2019
Adrian Hong visited Tokyo ahead of February DPRK embassy break-in, sources say

Adrian Hong visited Tokyo ahead of February DPRK embassy break-in, sources say

Trip was reportedly part of efforts to secure protection for Kim Han Sol

Adrian Hong visited Tokyo ahead of February DPRK embassy break-in, sources say
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi April 24, 2019
Ex-marine tied to DPRK embassy break-in to be detained pending extradition hearing

Ex-marine tied to DPRK embassy break-in to be detained pending extradition hearing

Christopher Ahn described as "danger to the community" in court documents unsealed Tuesday

Ex-marine tied to DPRK embassy break-in to be detained pending extradition hearing
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 23, 2019
Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at early start for 2019 mass games

Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at early start for 2019 mass games

News follows reports earlier this week of ongoing outdoor practices in DPRK capital

Activity at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium hints at early start for 2019 mass games
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 23, 2019
Mass Games training drills observed in Pyongyang, photos show

Mass Games training drills observed in Pyongyang, photos show

Preparations come amid rumor that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will soon visit Pyongyang

Mass Games training drills observed in Pyongyang, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 20, 2019
U.S. makes first arrests in North Korean embassy raid case

U.S. makes first arrests in North Korean embassy raid case

One accused is former U.S. marine, reports say

U.S. makes first arrests in North Korean embassy raid case
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 19, 2019