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Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne August 28, 2014
North Korea may host international golf tournament in Kumgang

North Korea may host international golf tournament in Kumgang

Tournament could include the South Korean funded Ananti-Kumgang hotel golf course

North Korea may host international golf tournament in Kumgang
Phebe Kim
Phebe Kim August 7, 2014
On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea

On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea

Mercedes limousines worth up to $2M each spotted at July military parade

On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 5, 2014
Who is So Tae Ha, head of the Japanese abductions investigation?

Who is So Tae Ha, head of the Japanese abductions investigation?

Vice minister’s actual role remains unclear, but may be close confidant to Kim Jong Un

Who is So Tae Ha, head of the Japanese abductions investigation?
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 8, 2014
ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry

ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry

Construction photos of Pyongyang's hallmark Changjon Street apartment reveal numerous structural flaws

ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 28, 2014
North Korea’s Man in Amsterdam: Who is James Kim?

North Korea’s Man in Amsterdam: Who is James Kim?

Inside the peculiar world of North Korean operations abroad

North Korea’s Man in Amsterdam: Who is James Kim?
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich May 19, 2014
State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment

State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment

State Department call for funding proposals contradicts "do no harm" strategy advocated by UN COI

State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment
How digital radio could break North Korea’s information blockade

How digital radio could break North Korea’s information blockade

Software-defined radio might prove valuable for increasing information flows into and out of N. Korea

How digital radio could break North Korea’s information blockade
Ole Jakob Skåtun
Ole Jakob Skåtun March 17, 2014
Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: North Korea’s role in funding suicide bombings

Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: North Korea’s role in funding suicide bombings

Tamil Tigers, innovators in the field of suicide attacks, were clients of Pyongyang arms sales

Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: North Korea’s role in funding suicide bombings
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell March 13, 2014
North Korea’s role in Sri Lanka’s bloody insurgencies

North Korea’s role in Sri Lanka’s bloody insurgencies

Pyongyang has history of backing radical nationalist movements in civil war

North Korea’s role in Sri Lanka’s bloody insurgencies
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell March 12, 2014