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OK SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week. ------------ Belarus leader orders opening of embassy in N. Korean Embassy in China hosts reception marking ruling party congress: report SEOUL -- The North Korean Embassy in China has hosted a reception marking the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's congress in February, attended by a senior Chinese ruling party official, a Chinese news report said Wednesday. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress SEOUL -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday. Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
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OK SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week. ------------ Belarus leader orders opening of embassy in N. Korean Embassy in China hosts reception marking ruling party congress: report SEOUL -- The North Korean Embassy in China has hosted a reception marking the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's congress in February, attended by a senior Chinese ruling party official, a Chinese news report said Wednesday. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress SEOUL -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday. Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
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Belarus leader orders opening of embassy in N. Korea following summit with Kim: report
SEOUL -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has instructed officials to open an embassy in North Korea following his summit with the North's leader Kim Jong-un, according to a news report Sunday.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov shared the details with reporters after Lukashenko's two-day official visit to Pyongyang earlier this week, its state media Belta reported Friday.
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China's flag carrier resumes Beijing-Pyongyang direct flights: reports
SEOUL -- China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.
An Air China flight departed Beijing Capital International Airport early Monday en route to Pyongyang, marking the resumption of flights between the two cities after a six-year hiatus, according to AFP and China's Xinhua agency.
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Chinese civic group on Asian economic development visits N. Korea
SEOUL -- A Chinese civic group promoting economic exchanges with Asian countries visited North Korea and met with the top Chinese envoy in Pyongyang, who called for expanding cooperation with the North, the Chinese Embassy in the North said Tuesday.
Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun held a meeting Monday with a delegation from the China-Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA) during the group's visit to North Korea, according to the embassy.
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N. Korea's longtime IOC member Chang Ung dies at 87
SEOUL -- Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has died, the committee said on its website Wednesday. He was 87.
In a post, the IOC expressed "deep sorrow" over the passing of Chang, who had been an IOC member since 1996 and later served as an honorary member.
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N. Korean Embassy in China hosts reception marking ruling party congress: report
SEOUL -- The North Korean Embassy in China has hosted a reception marking the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's congress in February, attended by a senior Chinese ruling party official, a Chinese news report said Wednesday.
Attending the reception in Beijing the previous day, Li Shulei -- a member of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China's central committee -- extended "warm congratulations" on behalf of President Xi Jinping, the Xinhua News Agency said.
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Satellite imagery shows N. Korea appears to be speeding up construction of its 3rd 5,000-ton destroyer
SEOUL -- North Korea appears to be speeding up the construction of its third 5,000-ton Choe Hyun-class destroyer, a South Korean lawmaker said Thursday, as Pyongyang has been seeking to strengthen its naval power.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the construction of another 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer by the ruling party's founding anniversary on Oct. 10, after the North launched two such warships last year.
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N. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress
SEOUL -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday.
Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website.
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## Expert Analysis
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### Areas for Consideration
- Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
### Implications
- Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
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This article covers korea, north, party topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 827.
OK SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week. ------------ Belarus leader orders opening of embassy in N. Korean Embassy in China hosts reception marking ruling party congress: report SEOUL -- The North Korean Embassy in China has hosted a reception marking the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's congress in February, attended by a senior Chinese ruling party official, a Chinese news report said Wednesday. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress SEOUL -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday. Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
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Belarus leader orders opening of embassy in N. Korea following summit with Kim: report
SEOUL -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has instructed officials to open an embassy in North Korea following his summit with the North's leader Kim Jong-un, according to a news report Sunday.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov shared the details with reporters after Lukashenko's two-day official visit to Pyongyang earlier this week, its state media Belta reported Friday.
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China's flag carrier resumes Beijing-Pyongyang direct flights: reports
SEOUL -- China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.
An Air China flight departed Beijing Capital International Airport early Monday en route to Pyongyang, marking the resumption of flights between the two cities after a six-year hiatus, according to AFP and China's Xinhua agency.
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Chinese civic group on Asian economic development visits N. Korea
SEOUL -- A Chinese civic group promoting economic exchanges with Asian countries visited North Korea and met with the top Chinese envoy in Pyongyang, who called for expanding cooperation with the North, the Chinese Embassy in the North said Tuesday.
Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun held a meeting Monday with a delegation from the China-Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA) during the group's visit to North Korea, according to the embassy.
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N. Korea's longtime IOC member Chang Ung dies at 87
SEOUL -- Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has died, the committee said on its website Wednesday. He was 87.
In a post, the IOC expressed "deep sorrow" over the passing of Chang, who had been an IOC member since 1996 and later served as an honorary member.
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N. Korean Embassy in China hosts reception marking ruling party congress: report
SEOUL -- The North Korean Embassy in China has hosted a reception marking the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's congress in February, attended by a senior Chinese ruling party official, a Chinese news report said Wednesday.
Attending the reception in Beijing the previous day, Li Shulei -- a member of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China's central committee -- extended "warm congratulations" on behalf of President Xi Jinping, the Xinhua News Agency said.
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Satellite imagery shows N. Korea appears to be speeding up construction of its 3rd 5,000-ton destroyer
SEOUL -- North Korea appears to be speeding up the construction of its third 5,000-ton Choe Hyun-class destroyer, a South Korean lawmaker said Thursday, as Pyongyang has been seeking to strengthen its naval power.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the construction of another 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer by the ruling party's founding anniversary on Oct. 10, after the North launched two such warships last year.
------------
N. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress
SEOUL -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday.
Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website.
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## Expert Analysis
### Merits
N/A
### Areas for Consideration
- Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
### Implications
- Ambassador Ri Ryong-nam met Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, the previous day and briefed him on the congress of the North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according the department's website. ------------ (END) Keywords #NK weekly Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold (LEAD) S.
- Korea co-sponsors U.N. resolution on N.K. human rights (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
- Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump says U.S. will hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next 2 to 3 weeks (LEAD) Lee, Macron hold summit to discuss bilateral cooperation (LEAD) Lee hosts dinner for France's Macron ahead of summit (LEAD) Lee reaffirms commitment to regain wartime command in meeting with U.S. lawmakers BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos New school year begins in N.
### Expert Commentary
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