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A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
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A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade

Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Théo Clément
Théo Clément March 10, 2020
What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks

What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks

Strong support for China in 2019 followed silence in 2014, showing how far bilateral ties have come

What North Korea said about the Hong Kong protests, and what it means for talks
Rob York
Rob York March 8, 2020
North Korean media turns to photoshop in bid to promote face mask use

North Korean media turns to photoshop in bid to promote face mask use

Amid widespread fears over the spread of COVID-19, Pyongyang's propaganda workers get creative

North Korean media turns to photoshop in bid to promote face mask use
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2020
North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
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North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects

Satellite imagery reveals scope of long-stalled provincial tree nurseries seeing renewed push since 2018

North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
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Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK Pro
NK Pro March 4, 2020
Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK

Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK

Difficulties in COVID-19 prevention could support the Chinese and Russian position that U.S.-led sanctions are too harsh

Why the coronavirus could sharpen the battle over sanctions relief for the DPRK
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna March 4, 2020
North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
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North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle

State media’s restrained handling suggests Pyongyang will continue to focus on internal affairs for the time being

North Korean media coverage of Monday’s military drill maintains domestic angle
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 3, 2020
A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
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A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign

Monday's "long-range artillery" drill by the DPRK could mark the beginning of a sustained period of military activity

A return to form: North Korea kicks off its 2020 testing campaign
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 3, 2020
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
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Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways

The North Korean leader's guidance of a CC meeting and a drill shows domestic discipline remains the top priority

Kim Jong Un’s guidance of party meeting and military drill: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee February 29, 2020