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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
N. Korea shows solar panel joint venture at trade fair

N. Korea shows solar panel joint venture at trade fair

The Green Energy Joint Venture Company makes several kinds of solar panels, though only assembled in DPRK

N. Korea shows solar panel joint venture at trade fair
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 27, 2015
Park: Security, exchanges both needed to boost inter-Korean ties

Park: Security, exchanges both needed to boost inter-Korean ties

South Korean president emphasizes 'resolute' national security in address to National Assembly

Park: Security, exchanges both needed to boost inter-Korean ties
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi October 27, 2015
Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program

Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program

Humanitarian, intelligence experts question logistics, little-known charity behind allegedly DOD-backed scheme

Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2015