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North Korea’s “first” insurance, reinsurance broker launches new website

North Korea’s “first” insurance, reinsurance broker launches new website

Rainbow Intermediaries, established in 2015, also provides "professional" consulting services

North Korea’s “first” insurance, reinsurance broker launches new website
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2019
North Koreans explore natural gas power plant conversion in Vladivostok visit

North Koreans explore natural gas power plant conversion in Vladivostok visit

Delegation also attended workshop on market economy transition experiences

North Koreans explore natural gas power plant conversion in Vladivostok visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2019
Australian released by North Korea on Thursday will “return to normal life”

Australian released by North Korea on Thursday will “return to normal life”

Alek Sigley will not be taking media requests, statement says

Australian released by North Korea on Thursday will “return to normal life”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 5, 2019
Seoul to fund research into inter-Korean economic cooperation in border region

Seoul to fund research into inter-Korean economic cooperation in border region

Researchers asked to investigate potential cross-border collaboration between local governments

Seoul to fund research into inter-Korean economic cooperation in border region
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2019
North Korea, marking key anniversary, warns against “submission” to foreign powers

North Korea, marking key anniversary, warns against “submission” to foreign powers

Analyst notes toned-down nature of special article, however

North Korea, marking key anniversary, warns against “submission” to foreign powers
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 4, 2019
Alek Sigley, detained in North Korea for over a week, now safe in Japan

Alek Sigley, detained in North Korea for over a week, now safe in Japan

Australian had been living in Pyongyang as a student before mystery disappearance last Tuesday

Alek Sigley, detained in North Korea for over a week, now safe in Japan
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 3, 2019
Pyongyang’s oldest department store undergoing facelift, photos show
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Pyongyang’s oldest department store undergoing facelift, photos show

Following prominent Daesong opening, activity also resumes at East Pyongyang Mall

Pyongyang’s oldest department store undergoing facelift, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 3, 2019
U.S. persisting with “hostile acts,” despite dialogue: N. Korean mission to the UN

U.S. persisting with “hostile acts,” despite dialogue: N. Korean mission to the UN

Statement comes in response to recent calls by U.S. to enforce cap on DPRK's oil imports

U.S. persisting with “hostile acts,” despite dialogue: N. Korean mission to the UN
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 3, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows
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North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows

Though the DPRK still spent more money importing tobacco products from PRC

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 3, 2019
South Korea admits to failures in handling of North Korean sailor defection case

South Korea admits to failures in handling of North Korean sailor defection case

No evidence sailors were engaged in espionage, Seoul insists

South Korea admits to failures in handling of North Korean sailor defection case
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 3, 2019