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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2019
The limits of Kim’s patience: will North Korea test another missile soon?
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The limits of Kim’s patience: will North Korea test another missile soon?

As negotiations continue to stall, the DPRK leader's options appear increasingly limited

The limits of Kim’s patience: will North Korea test another missile soon?
Joshua H. Pollack
Joshua H. Pollack May 31, 2019
Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos
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Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos

Despite restrictions, Chinese firms continue to advertise potentially banned goods

Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 31, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
NK Pro
NK Pro May 30, 2019
Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
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Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows

Photos reveal some Chinese exhibitors' stateside trade ties

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 30, 2019
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