North Korea Archives

Kim Jong Un’s hard currency expected to run dry by October, South Korean lawmaker says

…As GE eyes $4 billion in asset sales, has no plans to sell stock: CFO*** Kim Jong Un’s cash flow is expected to run dry by October if international...

Maritime7 years ago

North Korea backed out of secret meeting with Pence, U.S. says

…As Japan sees transfer at sea that may violate NKorea sanctions*** A pre-planned meeting between Vice President Mike Pence and North Korean delegates during the PyeongChang Olympic...

Foreign News7 years ago

Jacob Zuma given 48 hours to resign by South Africa’s ANC

…As Kim Jong Un says it’s ‘important’ to shore up dialogue with South: KCNA*** Jacob Zuma has defied an ultimatum from South Africa’s ruling party to resign within...

Foreign News7 years ago

Jacob Zuma: Pressure grows on South Africa president to stand down

…As North Korea sets to send ceremonial head Kim Yong-nam to South Korea*** South African President Jacob Zuma is under growing pressure to step down following...

Foreign News7 years ago

North Korea increasing executions of top political officers amid sanctions strain, US general says

…As Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds*** North Korea is stepping up its execution of top political officers to prevent the regime from deteriorating under immense...

World News7 years ago

United States lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries

…As Saudi anti-corruption drive generates $106bn in settlements*** The United States announced today it was lifting its ban on refugees from 11 “high-risk” countries, but said those...

World News7 years ago

US ends ban on refugees from ‘high-risk’ Countries

…As CIA Chief says Russia ‘will target US mid-term elections’*** A US ban on refugees from 11 “high-risk” countries has been lifted but any who seek to...

Maritime7 years ago

North Korean Tanker Caught in Suspicious Contact with Dominican Vessel

…As KOTC Orders Three Gas Carriers from HHI*** North Korea seems to continue to violate the sanctions imposed on its vessels by the United Nations Security Council...

Economy7 years ago

China secretly bought North Korean coal as US watched from above: Report

…NICO partners UNESCO on peace, security in Nigeria*** At least six cargo ships linked to China furtively violated U.N. sanctions by taking on North Korean coal...

JOBS REPORT: U.S. payrolls jump by 266,000, smashing expectations

Maritime7 years ago

Trump accuses Russia of violating sanctions to aid North Korea

… As US shutdown looms amid immigration feud*** Donald Trump has said that Russia is helping North Korea get supplies in violation of international sanctions and that Pyongyang...