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After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
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After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years

Open source figures appear unrealistically small for a country of 25 million people

After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2018
Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
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Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening

From increased border activity to renewed tourism, data suggests "Maximum Pressure" is waning

Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2018
Soft power and foreign investment: how North Korea might sell itself to the world
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Soft power and foreign investment: how North Korea might sell itself to the world

Lessons from China suggest any attempt to use propaganda internationally may fall on deaf ears

Soft power and foreign investment: how North Korea might sell itself to the world
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 26, 2018
Over a year-and-a-half on, no State Department envoy on N. Korean human rights

Over a year-and-a-half on, no State Department envoy on N. Korean human rights

U.S. law means position may soon have to be filled, however

Over a year-and-a-half on, no State Department envoy on N. Korean human rights
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 24, 2018
North Korea “dismantling” the Sohae satellite launch site: what to make of the reports
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North Korea “dismantling” the Sohae satellite launch site: what to make of the reports

Overinterpreting Pyongyang's actions and intentions remains perilous

North Korea “dismantling” the Sohae satellite launch site: what to make of the reports
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 24, 2018
How the North is run: the secret police
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How the North is run: the secret police

The DPRK's state security is the cornerstone of the Kim family's power - but life at the top is a dangerous game

How the North is run: the secret police
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 24, 2018
How South Korea – and the U.S. – can engage North Korea on human rights

How South Korea – and the U.S. – can engage North Korea on human rights

Kim Jong Un must be made to see the benefits of reform and opening up

How South Korea – and the U.S. – can engage North Korea on human rights
Nate Kerkhoff July 23, 2018
Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang

Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang

Photos and satellite imagery reveal several developments underway in DPRK capital

Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2018
North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company
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North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company

8008-tonne Koya was formerly operated by DPRK-backed sanctions evaders

North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 20, 2018
Looking South: North Korean coverage of Moon Jae-in’s Presidency
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Looking South: North Korean coverage of Moon Jae-in’s Presidency

State media appears more interested in the faults of the opposition than the pro-engagement President

Looking South: North Korean coverage of Moon Jae-in’s Presidency
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 18, 2018