Posts tagged ‘DPRK’
On 23 September 2011, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched an H-2A rocket from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Centre in south-western Japan. Read more
Since July 2011, there has been an increased level of reporting on food conditions in North Korea. This has included reporting based on information sourced from World Food Program (WFP) observers with access to North Korea, which to date has proved more credible than other sources. Read more
Full Title: Application of Safeguards in the DPRK
File: IAEA-20110902
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publication Date: 02 September 2011
Relevance: Report by the Director-General to Board of Governors General Conference alleging DPRK use of black market to (1) acquire the materials needed to establish a uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex; and (2) sell nuclear related materials to obtain funds to further program. Also notes continuance of DPRK nuclear program and continuing lack of cooperation. Read more
Authorities have been instructed to avoid inflaming tensions during the ongoing demonstrations at Gangjeong, Seogwipo Municipality. The current demonstrations, seeking a halt to the construction of a planned ROKN base, have to date attracted only limited public support. Read more
On 8 February 2011, Ri Kyong-Gun, Director of the Veterinary and Anti-Epizootic Department at the DPRK Ministry of Agriculture submitted a letter reporting on the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak to the World Organization for Animal Health (OiE). Read more
