Reuters | Breaking International News & Views
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August 5, 20193 min read519 words
Published: August 5, 2019  |  3 min read519 words
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public reviews: 4
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CRITIC REVIEWS

Credible
August 6, 2019
The article posits an interesting circumstance regarding the procurement of funding for certain prohibited activities. However, relying on only one source of information makes the piece somewhat problematic. The organization is credible and the item mildly interesting for readers keeping up on such matters. As an aside, it is worthwhile for the reader to keep in mind that the DPRK is an extremely secretive entity and any 'intelligence' which purports to come from first-hand sources therein should be looked at with a jaundiced eye.
August 6, 2019
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PUBLIC REVIEWS

Lack of Reliable Sources
August 7, 2019
There is a lack of specific information from a "confidential U.N. report seen by Reuters" I would expect more detailed comments by "U.N. experts" rather then generalisations such as "used cyberspace" This lack of detail leads me to doubt that this "confidential U.N. report" is nothing more than an executive summary or general briefing document. There is an attempt to place the information in a wider context including information about ongoing political activities. This article relies on a click bait headline and adds no substantial information. Below the usual Reuters standard.
August 7, 2019
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Lack of Reliable Sources
August 6, 2019
I'm naturally skeptical of the story's premise simply because so much of it goes unproven and unbacked by evidence, citing unnamed sources throughout the piece. I feel like these are big claims and Reuters shouldn't put out the information until they have more to give readers. We shouldn't have to blindly trust the outlet or author regarding such a big story. I hope there are follow-up stories, but I'm going to hold back belief until more is demonstrated.
August 6, 2019
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Well Sourced
August 6, 2019
The writers provided facts without bias, permitting the reader to assess independently the perspectives, motives, and trustworthiness of the story’s sources.
August 6, 2019
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Well Sourced
August 5, 2019
It is impossible to know whether this story is true given no further corroboration. However, I believe this article is well-sourced due to the fact that Reuters was able to ascertain this secret document. Further context and information are needed.
August 5, 2019
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