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A N. Korean fisherman “defects”: Kim Ki-duk’s “The Net”

A N. Korean fisherman “defects”: Kim Ki-duk’s “The Net”

A new film examines a N.Korean fisherman stranded in S. Korea and framed as a spy

A N. Korean fisherman “defects”: Kim Ki-duk’s “The Net”
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 19, 2016
Blast-off: Identifying North Korea’s new ER Scud
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Blast-off: Identifying North Korea’s new ER Scud

Image analysis shows the DPRK appears to be making significant strides

Blast-off: Identifying North Korea’s new ER Scud
Dave Schmerler | Scott LaFoy October 18, 2016
On the upgrade: North Korea’s rotary cannons
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On the upgrade: North Korea’s rotary cannons

New types of indigenously built rotary cannons are quickly replacing older weaponry, indicating continued modernisation

On the upgrade: North Korea’s rotary cannons
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 14, 2016
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s nuke tests
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s nuke tests

Analysis of Chinese media shows PRC government increasingly permits criticism of Pyongyang

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s nuke tests
John Petrushka
John Petrushka October 14, 2016
Defector reveals causes of 2014 Pyongyang apartment collapse

Defector reveals causes of 2014 Pyongyang apartment collapse

North Korean construction expert blames disaster, loss of life on poor building effort

Defector reveals causes of 2014 Pyongyang apartment collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 13, 2016
North Korea’s new rocket engine: what’s it going to launch?
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North Korea’s new rocket engine: what’s it going to launch?

One thing is clear: 2016 is “the year of the missile” for the DPRK

North Korea’s new rocket engine: what’s it going to launch?
Tal Inbar
Tal Inbar October 10, 2016
Nearly 50 North Korea-linked ships reflag as Tanzanian
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Nearly 50 North Korea-linked ships reflag as Tanzanian

Numbers and time frame indicate large-scale campaign to reflag ships after latest UN Resolution

Nearly 50 North Korea-linked ships reflag as Tanzanian
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 7, 2016
Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project
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Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project

“The most extensive form of capitalism I have seen from the North,” researcher says

Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 6, 2016
Pathology politics: Human rights and health in North Korea

Pathology politics: Human rights and health in North Korea

Examining the connection between the DPRK's health crises and human rights violations

Pathology politics: Human rights and health in North Korea
Sandra Fahy
Sandra Fahy October 4, 2016
North Korea exports record coal in August despite UN, Chinese legislation
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North Korea exports record coal in August despite UN, Chinese legislation

DPRK remains disinterested in importing Chinese cereals, rice

North Korea exports record coal in August despite UN, Chinese legislation
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2016