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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market
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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market

The data does not indicate that the supply situation has dramatically worsened this year

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 29, 2019
How North Korea’s institutions have responded to the changing role of women

How North Korea’s institutions have responded to the changing role of women

Recent research suggests the state has a lot of catching up to do

How North Korea’s institutions have responded to the changing role of women
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart | Yujin Lim May 29, 2019
A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?
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A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?

While the DPRK stands to benefit for now, Sino-U.S. tensions could hamper diplomacy in the long-term

A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 24, 2019
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market
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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market

Open-source data suggests that prices remain at a record low, despite reported shortages

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 23, 2019
State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

The ship, accused of engaging in illicit oil transfers with North Korea, serves as a cautionary tale

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore
David S. Lee
David S. Lee May 22, 2019
How North Korean media has covered the country’s ongoing “food problem”
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How North Korean media has covered the country’s ongoing “food problem”

Limited coverage of drought damage suggests situation remains manageable for the time being

How North Korean media has covered the country’s ongoing “food problem”
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee May 22, 2019
Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
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Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?

NK Pro timeline charts the key developments since February

Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
NK Pro
NK Pro May 22, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from Europe
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The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from Europe

Data reveals a surprising degree of profitability, though the usual caveats apply

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from Europe
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 20, 2019
Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports
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Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports

North Korean ship sets out from staging ground for previous sanctions evasion operation

Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 17, 2019
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data
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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data

While the DPRK is undoubtedly facing looming shortages, the numbers don't always tell the full story

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the official data
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 15, 2019