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North Korea imports more jet fuel, gasoline and diesel in 2014
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North Korea imports more jet fuel, gasoline and diesel in 2014

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase over 2013 figures, could indicate refinery problems

North Korea imports more jet fuel, gasoline and diesel in 2014
NK News
NK News January 8, 2015
Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married

Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married

Has Kim Yo Jong tied the knot? What do we know and why does it matter?

Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 7, 2015
Kim’s New Year’s speech reveals economic priorities

Kim’s New Year’s speech reveals economic priorities

Leader highlights light industry, seemingly eyes South Korea in search for sponsors

Kim’s New Year’s speech reveals economic priorities
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 5, 2015
North Korea and Libya: friendship through artillery

North Korea and Libya: friendship through artillery

As war tears through Libya products of old bond with N. Korea continue to appear

North Korea and Libya: friendship through artillery
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer January 5, 2015
Creating a paradigm shift for abused North Korean women

Creating a paradigm shift for abused North Korean women

More discussion of sexual abuse among North Korean women, refugees needed

Creating a paradigm shift for abused North Korean women
Niki O'Brien
Niki O'Brien January 2, 2015
The top 10 stories on North Korea in 2014

The top 10 stories on North Korea in 2014

A look back at the top 10 NK News articles of the past year

The top 10 stories on North Korea in 2014
NK News
NK News December 31, 2014
A look into the DPRK mental health system

A look into the DPRK mental health system

How North Korea uses the practice of psychiatry to reinforce societal values

A look into the DPRK mental health system
Peter Moody
Peter Moody December 30, 2014
North Korea’s passports, and how they use them

North Korea’s passports, and how they use them

Yes, the North has passports, and has them for more than one type of visit abroad

North Korea’s passports, and how they use them
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 29, 2014
Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?

Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?

China’s disapproval, Western outrage, Russia’s economy give Pyongyang few investment options

Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 29, 2014
The boundaries of identity on the NK-China border

The boundaries of identity on the NK-China border

Those benefitting most now would be most disenfranchised in the event of unification

The boundaries of identity on the NK-China border
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 26, 2014