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Putin: U.S. focus on N. Korea is ‘camouflage’

Putin: U.S. focus on N. Korea is ‘camouflage’

Russian president claims missile defense against Russia behind U.S. interest in DPRK nuclear program

Putin: U.S. focus on N. Korea is ‘camouflage’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 11, 2015
Russian imports of N. Korean products continue to fall
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Russian imports of N. Korean products continue to fall

Value of DRPK exports to Russia ten times lower than two years ago

Russian imports of N. Korean products continue to fall
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 10, 2015
S. Korea, U.S. agree on N.Korean preemptive strike plan

S. Korea, U.S. agree on N.Korean preemptive strike plan

'4D' plan in place to detect, disrupt, destroy and defend against N. Korean nuclear threats

S. Korea, U.S. agree on N.Korean preemptive strike plan
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 9, 2015
N. Korea launches new remote learning app

N. Korea launches new remote learning app

Phone app and course materials developed by the Kim Chaek University of Technology - local media

N. Korea launches new remote learning app
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 6, 2015
Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
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Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections

Over 10% of inspected ships detained, though distribution of inspections is inconsistent

Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 5, 2015
N. Korean tablet has components made in South

N. Korean tablet has components made in South

South Korean company has two factories producing the part in South Korea, China

N. Korean tablet has components made in South
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 4, 2015
N. Korea still adding to Masik Ryong

N. Korea still adding to Masik Ryong

Recent satellite imagery shows new probable new lift at North Korea's ski resort

N. Korea still adding to Masik Ryong
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 3, 2015
North Korea using solar powered bus – state media

North Korea using solar powered bus – state media

North Korean television broadcast seen by Yonhap shows bus that can reportedly carry 140 people

North Korea using solar powered bus – state media
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 2, 2015
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
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