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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
North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

2018 saw massive state propaganda event held for the first time in five years

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

While observers welcome apparent 400% increase, future budget issues could complicate release

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 21, 2019
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North

South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North

KOICA says plans must take into account "special situation" on the peninsula

South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 20, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
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North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data

Shipments were the highest since 2011, though cereal imports remained constant

North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 20, 2019
UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea

UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea

Approval sees return of Médecins Sans Frontières to DPRK after four-year hiatus

UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2019
North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report

North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report

Report shows a wide range of violations due to poor enforcement, foreign intermediaries and evasion

North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 12, 2019