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The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities
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The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities

In North Korea, workers are resources to be directed by the institutions of State

The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 28, 2016
A force unknown: North Korea’s radar network
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A force unknown: North Korea’s radar network

North Korea’s aging radar network enjoys little attention from international observers – yet it plays a vital role in the inter-Korean military balance

A force unknown: North Korea’s radar network
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer September 27, 2016
Mexican Standoff: Can we continue to ignore a nuclear North Korea?

Mexican Standoff: Can we continue to ignore a nuclear North Korea?

In a few years, North Korea could be a greater threat to the U.S. than ISIS or Iran

Mexican Standoff: Can we continue to ignore a nuclear North Korea?
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin September 27, 2016
Comrades forever? Pyongyang between Havana and DC

Comrades forever? Pyongyang between Havana and DC

As two of only a few Communist states, North Korea and Cuba share a special relationship

Comrades forever? Pyongyang between Havana and DC
Jared Ward September 26, 2016
Song’un Cinema: Love and militarism in N. Korean film

Song’un Cinema: Love and militarism in N. Korean film

North Korean films extol the virtues of marrying as a duty to the state

Song’un Cinema: Love and militarism in N. Korean film
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko September 23, 2016
North Korea linked ship bought from S. Korean company
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North Korea linked ship bought from S. Korean company

Ship traded from Seoul to a Hong Kong company with numerous ties to the DPRK

North Korea linked ship bought from S. Korean company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 23, 2016
In August, North Korean leadership works to bolster recent political changes
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In August, North Korean leadership works to bolster recent political changes

Kim oversees meetings to strengthen regime loyalty among military, youth organization

In August, North Korean leadership works to bolster recent political changes
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi September 21, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #6: How are joint ventures regulated?
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The DPRK economy and its laws #6: How are joint ventures regulated?

Despite need for cash, the country remains picky about who is allowed to do business

The DPRK economy and its laws #6: How are joint ventures regulated?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 20, 2016
Debunking claims that Pyongyang’s nuke tests cause earthquakes in the South

Debunking claims that Pyongyang’s nuke tests cause earthquakes in the South

Conspiracy theories abound that Pyongyang's test "angered the sky"

Debunking claims that Pyongyang’s nuke tests cause earthquakes in the South
JH Ahn
JH Ahn September 20, 2016
Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows
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Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows

NK News visit to expo shows heavy industry products decreased, alcohol and health products more popular

Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows
Clive Parker September 19, 2016