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New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest
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New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest

Larger bridge near large Chinese city of Yanbian could see trade traffic rise

New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2019
North Korean education still “lags far behind” global trends, Kim Jong Un says

North Korean education still “lags far behind” global trends, Kim Jong Un says

In wide-ranging remarks, leader bemoans quality of teaching in DPRK, calls for reform

North Korean education still “lags far behind” global trends, Kim Jong Un says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 3, 2019
Updated imagery shows abrupt turnaround in trade at North Korean port
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Updated imagery shows abrupt turnaround in trade at North Korean port

The number of containers increased rapidly at the end of August

Updated imagery shows abrupt turnaround in trade at North Korean port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 3, 2019
37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media

37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media

DPRK to also establish 11 senior secondary schools with specialized IT courses, party daily says

37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 3, 2019
Italy’s Juventus football club signs North Korean Han Kwang Song

Italy’s Juventus football club signs North Korean Han Kwang Song

Team management insists Han "not subject" to restrictions presented by international sanctions

Italy’s Juventus football club signs North Korean Han Kwang Song
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 3, 2019
New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang

New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang

Luxury goods, hotel equipment, farm-use drone among items displayed in latest North Korea expo

New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 3, 2019
China to “closely cooperate” with North Korea on international issues: Wang

China to “closely cooperate” with North Korea on international issues: Wang

DPRK, PRC foreign ministers held meeting in Pyongyang on Monday

China to “closely cooperate” with North Korea on international issues: Wang
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 2, 2019
North Korean-registered ship apparently sailing “stateless”
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North Korean-registered ship apparently sailing “stateless”

The DPRK-registered ship was previously sailing under a Cambodian flag

North Korean-registered ship apparently sailing “stateless”
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 2, 2019
Following young family’s death, Seoul promises to expand support for defectors

Following young family’s death, Seoul promises to expand support for defectors

Unification ministry pledges to increase welfare for escapees, improve community outreach programs

Following young family’s death, Seoul promises to expand support for defectors
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 2, 2019
Chinese foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks

Chinese foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks

Wang Yi to stay in Pyongyang until Wednesday, reports suggest

Chinese foreign minister arrives in North Korea for talks
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 2, 2019