Tag: North Korea

Categories Asia & Pacific

Beijing slams Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ as US Treasury sanctions Chinese companies shipping North Korean coal

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China’s Foreign Ministry has blasted Washington for its decision to blacklist Chinese companies allegedly involved in shipping of North Korean coal, saying it firmly opposes US interference in domestic affairs. … Read More >Beijing slams Washington’s ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ as US Treasury sanctions Chinese companies shipping North Korean coal

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Kim Jong-un’s sister threatens South Korean FM for doubting Pyongyang’s zero cases of Covid-19

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Kim Yo-jong has lashed out at South Korea’s top diplomat for daring to doubt Pyongyang’s zero cases of Covid-19, warning the “reckless remarks” could further damage the strained relations between the two countries. … Read More >Kim Jong-un’s sister threatens South Korean FM for doubting Pyongyang’s zero cases of Covid-19

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US offers $5mn reward for evidence of NK sanctions evasion, accuses China of failing to meet enforcement obligations

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The US State Department has accused China of a “flagrant violation” of its UN Security Council obligation to enforce international sanctions on North Korea, with Washington offering up to $5 million for evidence of evasion. … Read More >US offers $5mn reward for evidence of NK sanctions evasion, accuses China of failing to meet enforcement obligations

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North Korea’s Kim locked down Pyongyang & banned sea fishing amid Covid fears – S. Korea intelligence service

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South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers that Kim Jong-un is taking extreme measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 and its economic consequences in his secretive state, including shutting the North’s capital and banning fishing. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim locked down Pyongyang & banned sea fishing amid Covid fears – S. Korea intelligence service

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Phishing for secrets: Russian cyber experts believe defense industry is being attacked by North Korea

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A hacker group from North Korea has been attacking Russian military and industrial organizations by sending fraudulent emails, according to cybersecurity experts, who believe that Pyongyang is beginning to cast its net wider. … Read More >Phishing for secrets: Russian cyber experts believe defense industry is being attacked by North Korea

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Pompeo Claims US-North Korean Diplomacy ‘Successful’ Despite Pyongyang’s Recent ICBM Display

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserts that the world should be more concerned about the missile tests of China, rather than those of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), despite recent footage showing Pyongyang’s new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). … Read More >Pompeo Claims US-North Korean Diplomacy ‘Successful’ Despite Pyongyang’s Recent ICBM Display

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Kim Jong-un says socialism saved North Korea from Covid-19, with not a single person infected

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Kim Jong-un has credited the country’s socialist system with supposedly protecting North Koreans from the Covid-19 pandemic, saying not a single case of the devastating global disease has been registered in his country. … Read More >Kim Jong-un says socialism saved North Korea from Covid-19, with not a single person infected

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Pyongyang shows off BRAND NEW intercontinental ballistic missile during military parade, according to experts

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The North Korean military has showcased a new mobile intercontinental ballistic missile during Saturday’s military parade, one which experts say is larger than any previously demonstrated weapon of its type. … Read More >Pyongyang shows off BRAND NEW intercontinental ballistic missile during military parade, according to experts

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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un sends ‘warm greetings’ and hopes Trump & first lady recover from Covid-19 ‘as soon as possible’

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a “warm greeting” to US President Donald Trump and the first lady upon learning they contracted the coronavirus, wishing them a speedy recovery. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim Jong-un sends ‘warm greetings’ and hopes Trump & first lady recover from Covid-19 ‘as soon as possible’

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President Moon expresses hope for rebooting dialogue with Pyongyang after ‘unfortunate’ killing of South Korean official

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President Moon Jae-in has voiced his sadness and frustration over the killing of a South Korean official by North Korean troops but said the tragedy could serve as a springboard for renewed dialogue. … Read More >President Moon expresses hope for rebooting dialogue with Pyongyang after ‘unfortunate’ killing of South Korean official