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Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
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Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal

Site has long been a marquee project for DPRK leadership, though humanitarian concerns persist

Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 19, 2018
New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

DPRK touts up-and-coming tech at this week's 2018 National Exhibition of IT Successes

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 19, 2018
ROK, U.S. Marines to hold 24 KMEP joint military exercises next year: Seoul

ROK, U.S. Marines to hold 24 KMEP joint military exercises next year: Seoul

Drills have been on hold since June's Singapore summit

ROK, U.S. Marines to hold 24 KMEP joint military exercises next year: Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 19, 2018
Pope Francis willing to visit North Korea if officially invited: Blue House

Pope Francis willing to visit North Korea if officially invited: Blue House

President Moon extends "welcome" from Kim Jong Un during visit to Vatican City

Pope Francis willing to visit North Korea if officially invited: Blue House
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 18, 2018
Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
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Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations

Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK

Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 18, 2018
DPRK Vice Premier invited to forum on inter-Korean economic cooperation in Seoul

DPRK Vice Premier invited to forum on inter-Korean economic cooperation in Seoul

Hyundai CEO Hyun Jeong-eun also expected to visit North in November

DPRK Vice Premier invited to forum on inter-Korean economic cooperation in Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 18, 2018
Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN
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Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN

Numbers still fall far short of pre-sanctions equivalents, however

Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 18, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
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Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows

Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates

Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 17, 2018
ROK hits out at negative press coverage of inter-Korean rail, road agreement

ROK hits out at negative press coverage of inter-Korean rail, road agreement

Blue House insists U.S., ROK in "close communication" amid criticism of Monday's plans

ROK hits out at negative press coverage of inter-Korean rail, road agreement
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 17, 2018
UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

New additions follow enhanced joint efforts at sea by U.S. and allies

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2018