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Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today

Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today

Majority of Manmulsang users now accessing site through mobile intranet, image shows

Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 14, 2019
Hanoi ready to share development experience with North Korea: Vietnamese FM

Hanoi ready to share development experience with North Korea: Vietnamese FM

High-level meetings come amid three-day visit by Vietnamese foreign ministry delegation

Hanoi ready to share development experience with North Korea: Vietnamese FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 14, 2019
North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
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North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data

Imports also down USD$1 billion when compared to the previous year

North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 14, 2019
ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang

ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang

South Korea cites "difference in perspective" with U.S., denies link to sanctions fears

ROK expresses “regret” as press barred from bringing equipment to Mt. Kumgang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 13, 2019
North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy

North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy

Agreement covers copyright protection in addition to planned cultural exchanges, TASS reports

North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 13, 2019
South Korea has approved 1000 private inter-Korean contacts since May 2017: MOU

South Korea has approved 1000 private inter-Korean contacts since May 2017: MOU

Just over half of permissions granted to civic groups, only two given for family reunions

South Korea has approved 1000 private inter-Korean contacts since May 2017: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 13, 2019
No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams

No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams

Sanctioned ship-to-ship transfers of oil products also continue, some in Chinese territorial waters

No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 12, 2019
Upgrades to N. Korea’s Masikryong ski resort nearing completion, images suggest

Upgrades to N. Korea’s Masikryong ski resort nearing completion, images suggest

New accommodation to be for "locals only," source says

Upgrades to N. Korea’s Masikryong ski resort nearing completion, images suggest
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 12, 2019
Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker

In meeting with ambassador, Russian side also raised concerns about illegal fishing by DPRK

Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019
Food insecurity “expected to increase” in North Korea this year: FAO

Food insecurity “expected to increase” in North Korea this year: FAO

UN organization requesting USD$10 million to assist agriculture sector in 2019

Food insecurity “expected to increase” in North Korea this year: FAO
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 12, 2019