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China, N. Korea announce construction of new bridge

China, N. Korea announce construction of new bridge

Bridge will connect the Chinese and North Korean border cities of Tumen and Namyang

China, N. Korea announce construction of new bridge
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2015
Chinese food exports to N. Korea continue to fall
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Chinese food exports to N. Korea continue to fall

Analysis of Chinese customs data also shows North a net electricity exporter to its neighbor

Chinese food exports to N. Korea continue to fall
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2015
N. Korea adds more upgrades to main port

N. Korea adds more upgrades to main port

New crane capable of moving "thousands" of additional shipping containers per year

N. Korea adds more upgrades to main port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 14, 2015
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Jennifer Dodgson
Jennifer Dodgson | Leo Byrne September 10, 2015
N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program

N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program

Word processing program used by South Korean government probably hacked by DPRK - cyber security firm

N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 10, 2015
North Korea claims new credit card service

North Korea claims new credit card service

Details thin on how credit card system in absence of supporting financial infrastructure

North Korea claims new credit card service
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 8, 2015
No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum

No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum

Despite missed chance, Russian company announces plan to supply DPRK with electricity by year's end

No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 7, 2015
N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador

N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador

DPRK ambassador to Iran says North Korea hoping to buy Iranian oil, cooperate on agriculture

N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
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Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia

Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2015
Flood in North Korea’s Rason SEZ kills 40

Flood in North Korea’s Rason SEZ kills 40

Heavy rains started late on Saturday, flood waters also damaged hundreds of buildings, washed away roads

Flood in North Korea’s Rason SEZ kills 40
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 26, 2015