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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
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: missing companies identified
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: missing companies identified

NK Pro identifies additional companies from the Pyongyang Trade Fair, offers full brochure download

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: missing companies identified
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2019
In flashy new ad, top North Korean drinks company touts products’ health benefits

In flashy new ad, top North Korean drinks company touts products’ health benefits

"Remarkable" marketing campaign hints at burgeoning domestic demand, expert says

In flashy new ad, top North Korean drinks company touts products’ health benefits
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 2, 2019
Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says

Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says

Workers could assist with "construction and redevelopment," Minister Walid al-Moallem says

Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 2, 2019