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North Korean food imports down again in August
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North Korean food imports down again in August

Despite long-running drought, overall food situation appears similar to previous years

North Korean food imports down again in August
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 22, 2015
The folly of an inter-Korean confederation

The folly of an inter-Korean confederation

North and South Korea will never reach an agreement on the confederation they claim to want, because it wouldn't work

The folly of an inter-Korean confederation
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 19, 2015
Pyongyang prioritizes party anniversary, economic projects in October
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Pyongyang prioritizes party anniversary, economic projects in October

N. Korean leadership emphasizes role of ruling party around anniversary, pushes science and tech

Pyongyang prioritizes party anniversary, economic projects in October
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 17, 2015
Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good

Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good

Official willingness to take bribes and ignore regulations has saved lives, but may present obstacles for reform

Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 16, 2015
Analysis: Redesigned KN-08 missile unveiled in military parade
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Analysis: Redesigned KN-08 missile unveiled in military parade

New features including reduced length, new nosecone/shroud, similarities to Russian Volna

Analysis: Redesigned KN-08 missile unveiled in military parade
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 15, 2015
N.Korea’s ‘conservative’ display contrasts with past WPK celebrations
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N.Korea’s ‘conservative’ display contrasts with past WPK celebrations

Massive WPK 70th anniversary parade shows KN-06 SAM, KN-08 IRBM and 300mm MRL in apparent working condition

N.Korea’s ‘conservative’ display contrasts with past WPK celebrations
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 15, 2015
What is life like for North Koreans in Britain?

What is life like for North Koreans in Britain?

Some 700 North Koreans now live in the UK – what role could they have when the peninsula is unified?

What is life like for North Koreans in Britain?
Ji-young Song
Ji-young Song October 15, 2015
Who reads North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper?

Who reads North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper?

Subscriptions generally available to certain ranking party officials, but everyone can read it at stations, lecture time

Who reads North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper?
NK News
NK News October 13, 2015
N. Korean leadership focuses on economic affairs in September
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N. Korean leadership focuses on economic affairs in September

Pyongyang regime prioritizes domestic governance and management in wake of Rason flood

N. Korean leadership focuses on economic affairs in September
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 13, 2015
North Korea exporting 35 percent more food to China
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North Korea exporting 35 percent more food to China

Pyongyang regime prioritizes domestic governance and management in wake of Rason flood

North Korea exporting 35 percent more food to China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 13, 2015