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The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview
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The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview

Despite a large focus on economic development, no signs yet on what this means in practice

The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview
Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein September 12, 2018
North Korea continues construction at Nampho oil terminal
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North Korea continues construction at Nampho oil terminal

Facility identified by U.S. as an offloading point for illegally obtained oil

North Korea continues construction at Nampho oil terminal
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne September 11, 2018
The 70th anniversary of the DPRK: celebrations and diplomacy
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The 70th anniversary of the DPRK: celebrations and diplomacy

Chinese delegate sits front and center, but signs of enduring differences remain

The 70th anniversary of the DPRK: celebrations and diplomacy
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 10, 2018
North Korea’s foundation day military parade: What’s new?
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North Korea’s foundation day military parade: What’s new?

North Korea's latest parade lacked missiles, though there were plenty of new developments

North Korea’s foundation day military parade: What’s new?
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer September 9, 2018
Is North Korea’s 9/9 Foundation Day its most important holiday?

Is North Korea’s 9/9 Foundation Day its most important holiday?

In terms of large celebrations, the holiday lacks a clear pattern over last 70 years

Is North Korea’s 9/9 Foundation Day its most important holiday?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 8, 2018
In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy

In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy

Factory manager admits to difficulties brought on by UN measures

In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 7, 2018
The UN General Assembly: will Kim Jong Un attend?
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The UN General Assembly: will Kim Jong Un attend?

North Korean leader could go if he wants, but Trump may still have a say

The UN General Assembly: will Kim Jong Un attend?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 7, 2018
The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms
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The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms

Majority of North Korean entities advertising health supplements, medicines and pharmaceuticals

The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 6, 2018
How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Obstacles to joining BRI remain despite existing investment relationship

How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 6, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in August: returning to the routine
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in August: returning to the routine

Criticisms during on-the-spot guidance visits continued during otherwise routine month

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in August: returning to the routine
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy September 6, 2018