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N. Korea develops new small scale wind turbines

N. Korea develops new small scale wind turbines

Low power turbines are for installation on public buildings and apartment balconies

N. Korea develops new small scale wind turbines
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 30, 2015
North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches

North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches

More doors to inter-Korean exchanges should be opened, says June 15 South Korean Committee  

North and South Korea hold workers union soccer matches
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 30, 2015
New excavation at North Korea’s nuclear test site – government source

New excavation at North Korea’s nuclear test site – government source

Current work likely not preparation for nuclear test

New excavation at North Korea’s nuclear test site – government source
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 30, 2015
N.Koreans compete fiercely for harsh overseas jobs

N.Koreans compete fiercely for harsh overseas jobs

Observers divided over whether increased pay a net plus for workers despite maltreatment

N.Koreans compete fiercely for harsh overseas jobs
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 29, 2015
Food shortages in North Korea next year – experts

Food shortages in North Korea next year – experts

The DPRK may fall 1 million tons short of its food needs, according to a Seoul think-tank

Food shortages in North Korea next year – experts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 29, 2015
N.Korea blamed for opposition to S.Korean textbook revisions

N.Korea blamed for opposition to S.Korean textbook revisions

Conservative media, politicians claim directive from North has instigated opposition, want formal investigation

N.Korea blamed for opposition to S.Korean textbook revisions
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi October 29, 2015
N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live

N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live

Observers see recent moves by N.Korean regime to allow more foreign cultural exposure

N. Korean singing group covers ‘Oh! Susana’ live
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 29, 2015
North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid

North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid

A large grid map in Pyongyang shows the DPRK's current grid, but also appears to include future projects

North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 28, 2015
North Korea completes sci-tech center

North Korea completes sci-tech center

DPRK media releases photos of the sleek new construction, as DPRK leader Kim Jong Un tours the site

North Korea completes sci-tech center
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 28, 2015
S. Korean journalists criticize MoU for failing to prevent censorship

S. Korean journalists criticize MoU for failing to prevent censorship

Journalists at reunions say MoU passive toward North Korea's blatant interference in their reporting

S. Korean journalists criticize MoU for failing to prevent censorship
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi October 28, 2015