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Ethiopia freezes work permits for North Korean nationals: Addis Ababa

Ethiopia freezes work permits for North Korean nationals: Addis Ababa

Ethiopia details measures prior to passage of Resolution demanding laborer repatriation

Ethiopia freezes work permits for North Korean nationals: Addis Ababa
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 5, 2018
North Korean online store offering free 24-hour delivery

North Korean online store offering free 24-hour delivery

Advertising touts Abnal's "cheap price" and "highest-level of quality"

North Korean online store offering free 24-hour delivery
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 5, 2018
China’s petroleum exports to N. Korea fell by 75% in November, says Beijing

China’s petroleum exports to N. Korea fell by 75% in November, says Beijing

KITA data reports no diesel and gasoline was exported to DPRK in October and November

China’s petroleum exports to N. Korea fell by 75% in November, says Beijing
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 5, 2018
North Korea accepts Seoul’s proposal to hold inter-Korean talks on Jan 9

North Korea accepts Seoul’s proposal to hold inter-Korean talks on Jan 9

The two Koreas agree to discuss "issues on improving the South-North relations" including Olympics

North Korea accepts Seoul’s proposal to hold inter-Korean talks on Jan 9
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 4, 2018
KCTV report shows new gas distribution facility open in Pyongyang
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KCTV report shows new gas distribution facility open in Pyongyang

New facility could handle LPGs such as butane and propane

KCTV report shows new gas distribution facility open in Pyongyang
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 4, 2018
North Koreans sought satellite technology training in Thailand: report

North Koreans sought satellite technology training in Thailand: report

Pyongyang attempted to mask origin of DPRK coal for sale in Thailand in 2017, authorities say

North Koreans sought satellite technology training in Thailand: report
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 4, 2018
Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank
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Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank

Trade data reveals connection between Kumbyol Trading Company and DPRK's top bank

Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 4, 2018
S. Korea, U.S. to postpone joint military drills until after Winter Olympics

S. Korea, U.S. to postpone joint military drills until after Winter Olympics

Decision to delay exercises comes shortly after reopening of inter-Korean communication channel

S. Korea, U.S. to postpone joint military drills until after Winter Olympics
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 4, 2018
North Korea domestically producing new TVs, curved LCD screens: KCTV

North Korea domestically producing new TVs, curved LCD screens: KCTV

Factory workers claim dependence on foreign technology had been "hurting self-esteem"

North Korea domestically producing new TVs, curved LCD screens: KCTV
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh January 4, 2018
North Korean province completes construction of new ski resort: state media

North Korean province completes construction of new ski resort: state media

New facilities near Kanggye and DPRK-China border reportedly completed at "Masikryong Speed"

North Korean province completes construction of new ski resort: state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 4, 2018