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Contextualizing North Korea’s August 2019 constitutional revision
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Contextualizing North Korea’s August 2019 constitutional revision

The latest DPRK constitutional revision reinstates at least some of Kim Il Sung’s powers as “DPRK president”

Contextualizing North Korea’s August 2019 constitutional revision
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 30, 2019
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
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The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler

Satellite imagery potentially captured the vessel loading coal before its most recent journey

The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2019
North Korea’s fall 2019 parliamentary session: what to expect
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North Korea’s fall 2019 parliamentary session: what to expect

Second SPA meeting this year likely to deal with smaller-scale issues and personnel shuffles than opening April session

North Korea’s fall 2019 parliamentary session: what to expect
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 28, 2019
The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data
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The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data

Trends indicate fuel prices remain relatively stable and only loosely linked to global prices

The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 27, 2019
What to make of the GSOMIA termination and U.S. role for readiness on North Korea
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What to make of the GSOMIA termination and U.S. role for readiness on North Korea

With end to ROK-Japan intelligence sharing agreement, alliances with U.S. to again serve vital role

What to make of the GSOMIA termination and U.S. role for readiness on North Korea
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 26, 2019
What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening
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What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening

Potential opportunities exist, but historical precedent shows risks of expropriation and corruption

What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 23, 2019
North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?
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North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?

DPRK banks must shake untrustworthy image amid competition for depleting foreign currency

North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado August 22, 2019
Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
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Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries

Shift in North Korea’s criticism from South Korea to the U.S. seems to be a tactical move prior to talks resumption

Interpreting North Korea’s criticism of the U.S. in latest official, media commentaries
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 22, 2019
How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea
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How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea

Washington must be realistic about what it hopes to achieve in the short-term

How the United States can get the upper hand in talks with North Korea
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba August 20, 2019
Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea

Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea

The vice foreign minister's recent DPRK visit highlights Moscow's slow and steady approach

Morgulov in Pyongyang: Russia’s new “strategic patience” with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 18, 2019