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North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills
Expert notes early signs of inflation present in DPRK as rigid pandemic lockdown approaches third year
North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation
DPRK delegation was to visit Brussels for first in-person meetings since pandemic began in early 2020
New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period
State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism
US Treasury’s sanctions review: What it means for North Korea policy
New report suggests US modernize sanctions regime and better avoid unintended impacts, but observers expect few changes
First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began
DPRK delegation will visit Brussels to attend meetings on Korean issues for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
Last embassy from EU country shuts down in Pyongyang, say sources
Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang closes down after last two foreign embassy workers exit country
No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday
Any celebrations likely to be muted as sources in Pyongyang observe no indications of big upcoming event
UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea
Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says
Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
U-turn on communication channels allows North Korea to test US and ROK approach, while appearing as a responsible actor
NK Pro briefing: Why satellite imagery plays a critical role in DPRK research
Andrew Brockfield and Colin Zwirko discuss how satellites help track everything from flooding to sanctions breaches
