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North Korea in October 2018: a month in review
An analytic look at the main developments of the September 22-October 21 period
North Korea’s 2018 Foundation Day: the inside story
The DPRK took major steps to sell itself to the world, though big questions remain about its long-term sincerity
U.S. may invite DPRK ‘counterpart’ to DC for summit preparation meeting
State Department does not confirm possible Washington meeting, however
Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK
Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates
U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say
At least five NGOs have had travel ban exemptions rejected since September
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Move represents second extension of event since September
Video surveillance equipment on rise inside North Korea
Presence of CCTV units in public places appears to have greatly increased since 2017
Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo
Singapore office was looking for DPRK vendors as recently as April, emails reveal
Chinese tourism surge returns to North Korea, insiders say
Source reports hundreds arriving in Pyongyang every day