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The View from Jingshan: Beijing’s silence reflects confidence in North Korea
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The View from Jingshan: Beijing’s silence reflects confidence in North Korea

China's goal of a "normal state relationship" with the DPRK seems closer than ever

The View from Jingshan: Beijing’s silence reflects confidence in North Korea
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 10, 2018
Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely
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Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely

Sanctions, regional instability, and financial risk suggest the project is a long way from fruition

Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 9, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances

Last month saw the leader make a record breaking number of economy-related visits

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 7, 2018
Why Russia continues to skirt North Korea sanctions

Why Russia continues to skirt North Korea sanctions

Moscow turns a blind eye to breaches of UN measures in the name of economic sustainability

Why Russia continues to skirt North Korea sanctions
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 7, 2018
Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
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Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization

Analysis suggests the market has moved from the margins of the DPRK economy to the center

Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 6, 2018
What comes next? Six upcoming North Korea events to watch out for
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What comes next? Six upcoming North Korea events to watch out for

From the Asia Games to the UN General Assembly, there's plenty to keep an eye on

What comes next? Six upcoming North Korea events to watch out for
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba August 3, 2018
Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
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Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report

Asan Institute research finds that a sanctioned company shipped millions in oil to the DPRK

Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 1, 2018
“Are you riding at Mallima Speed, comrade?” DPRK street propaganda in July
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“Are you riding at Mallima Speed, comrade?” DPRK street propaganda in July

Posters seen last month praise economic development, continue to refrain from anti-U.S. rhetoric

“Are you riding at Mallima Speed, comrade?” DPRK street propaganda in July
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham August 1, 2018
Will Kim Jong Un meet Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum?

Will Kim Jong Un meet Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum?

Moscow likely hopes a summit can help restore its dwindling relevance on the North Korean issue

Will Kim Jong Un meet Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 31, 2018
Why reports of continued N. Korean missile production should come as no surprise
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Why reports of continued N. Korean missile production should come as no surprise

The United States needs to wake up to the urgency of securing a DPRK production freeze

Why reports of continued N. Korean missile production should come as no surprise
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 31, 2018