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[Herald Interview] UN expert questions political decision behind NGO auditsAug 13, 2020Special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea says Seoul’s argument for audits of defectors’ organizations is ‘unsatisfactory,’ UN mulling making a formal ‘communication’ on the issue -
NK defector-turned-lawmaker says US-NK summit unlikely before Nov. electionAug 13, 2020WASHINGTON -- A North Korean defector-turned-lawmaker said Wednesday that he doesn't believe a US-North Korea is summit is likely before the US presidential election in November. Thae Yong-ho, forme... -
UN ready to provide flood relief to North KoreaAug 12, 2020The United Nations said it is willing to help North Korea recover from severe flood damage, and is in contact with authorities there. “In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the unusually ... -
Inter-Korean barter pending approval; aid group helps displaced N. KoreansAug 11, 2020The Unification Ministry looks set to approve an inter-Korean barter trade of South Korea’s sugar for North Korea’s liquor and food products. Before taking office late last month, then Unification M... -
N. Korea's border dam remains partially open amid heavy rains: JCSAug 11, 2020Floodgates of a North Korean dam near the border with South Korea remain partially open amid heavy rains, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Tuesday, amid concerns the release of dam water could po... -
NK believed to have received more rain in August than in 2007 major flooding: unification ministryAug 10, 2020North Korea appears to have received more rainfall this month than the corresponding period of 2007 when the communist nation was hit by some of the worst flooding, the unification ministry said Mond... -
NK leader's reserve grain arrives at flood-hit village to help victimsAug 10, 2020A shipment of grain that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un promised to provide for flood victims has reached those in need, state media reported Monday, stressing that the aid shows the leader's "great... -
Flood-battered N. Korea braces for more rainAug 9, 2020North Korea is gearing up for another deluge of torrential rain this week, with its houses and rice fields already severely flooded. “Heavy rain is expected through Sunday and Monday, with mid-level... -
N. Korea sends relief supplies to Kaesong under virus lockdownAug 9, 2020North Korea's ruling party has delivered relief supplies including rice to Kaesong, the North's city near the western inter-Korean border under lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the country... -
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[Herald Interview] Flying leaflets into NK was against basic rule of democracy: senior officialAug 9, 2020The Seoul government’s ban on nongovernmental groups’ flying of leaflets into North Korea was based on the basic principle of a democratic society that people should not risk the safety of others to ... -
Trump says he will make deals with NK very quickly if reelectedAug 8, 2020WASHINGTION -- US President Donald Trump said Friday he will make deals with North Korea "very quickly" if reelected in November. Trump was referring to his administration's stalled efforts to get N... -
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[Newsmaker] North Korea battles severe flood damageAug 7, 2020Days of torrential downpours have flooded hundreds of houses and vast rice fields in North Korea, with damage expected to grow further, dealing a blow to a regime already grappling with the COVID-19 ... -
NK continues to develop missile capability beyond limits: Pentagon officialAug 7, 2020North Korea continues to work aggressively to develop long-range nuclear missiles capable of threatening the US mainland through a “very deliberate testing program” for systems improvement, a senior ... -
Seoul to fund $10m in WFP aid for PyongyangAug 6, 2020South Korea on Thursday decided to send $10 million in aid to North Korea via the World Food Program to address the nutrition needs of women and babies there, as the government seeks more engagements... -
US would be negotiating with NK if not for election: TrumpAug 6, 2020US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that if it weren’t for the US presidential election campaign, North Korea, Iran and China would be at the negotiation table wanting to make a deal with the US...
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