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N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

MFA spokesperson slams "ignorant" U.S. National Security Advisor

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
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North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May

Two designated vessels moved between Japan and South Korea this month

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 24, 2019
U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

Pro-DPRK outlet warns Washington against "dangerous game"

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 24, 2019
UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
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UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines

Hua Fu was previously tied to DPRK's illicit coal smuggling operations

UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2019
State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

The ship, accused of engaging in illicit oil transfers with North Korea, serves as a cautionary tale

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore
David S. Lee
David S. Lee May 22, 2019
Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Royal United Services Institute details network’s links to DPRK sanctions evasion

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 22, 2019
North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship

North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship

Kim Song called Washington's seizure of the ship illegal, condemned it under the "strongest terms"

North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 21, 2019
How to address North Korea’s dire humanitarian situation – NKNews Podcast Ep.72
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How to address North Korea’s dire humanitarian situation – NKNews Podcast Ep.72

Dr. Kee Park discusses maximum pressure, medical cooperation, and a recent trip to the DPRK

How to address North Korea’s dire humanitarian situation – NKNews Podcast Ep.72
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 21, 2019
Over 450 firms taking part in this week’s Pyongyang trade fair: KCNA

Over 450 firms taking part in this week’s Pyongyang trade fair: KCNA

Figure, if accurate, could represent highest participation in a DPRK trade fair on record

Over 450 firms taking part in this week’s Pyongyang trade fair: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 20, 2019
Chinese firms loom large as Spring Pyongyang International Trade Fair begins
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Chinese firms loom large as Spring Pyongyang International Trade Fair begins

Brochure reveals at least 216 Chinese companies taking part in this year's expo

Chinese firms loom large as Spring Pyongyang International Trade Fair begins
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 20, 2019