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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’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid
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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
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
Large increase in North Korea tablet, laptop imports

Large increase in North Korea tablet, laptop imports

Highest ever recorded tablet imports from China in August, laptops more than double averages of 2014

Large increase in North Korea tablet, laptop imports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 26, 2015
N. Korea looking to import meat from Mongolia

N. Korea looking to import meat from Mongolia

News comes as Japanese PM asks Mongolia for help on abduction issue during state visit

N. Korea looking to import meat from Mongolia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 23, 2015
North Korean food imports down again in August
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North Korean food imports down again in August

Despite long-running drought, overall food situation appears similar to previous years

North Korean food imports down again in August
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 22, 2015
North Korea releases HD video of completed farm project

North Korea releases HD video of completed farm project

New facilities include distance learning, hair salon, Pyongyang Zoo also nearing completion

North Korea releases HD video of completed farm project
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 21, 2015
North Korea and Russia looking to build new bridge

North Korea and Russia looking to build new bridge

Floating bridge will be for vehicle transport across the Tumen river, car ferry and hydro plant renovation also discussed

North Korea and Russia looking to build new bridge
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 20, 2015
N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes
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N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes

Updated regulations aimed at foreign investors working in the DPRK's special economic zones

N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 15, 2015