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MoU plans N. Korean soccer, wrestling matches

MoU plans N. Korean soccer, wrestling matches

Plans also include joint UNESCO World Heritage site, focus on family reunions

MoU plans N. Korean soccer, wrestling matches
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 22, 2015
Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill

Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill

The Korean People's Air Force drill criticized by South Korea, but could be useful for visualization

Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 21, 2015
Pyongyang construction project still stalled: Photos
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Pyongyang construction project still stalled: Photos

Project suspended, possibly due to proximity to nearby subway line

Pyongyang construction project still stalled: Photos
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 21, 2015
Second batch of Russian coal sent south from N.Korea

Second batch of Russian coal sent south from N.Korea

Delivery, to be completed by May, will be second in trial run for Rajin-Khasan project

Second batch of Russian coal sent south from N.Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 16, 2015
Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects

Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects

Commissioners will be contact points for individual projects, news comes as Russia, DPRK begin 'Friendship Year'

Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 15, 2015
Why has a North Korean ship been in Mexico for nine months?
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Why has a North Korean ship been in Mexico for nine months?

Mexico undecided on what to do with sanctioned North Korean vessel, despite UN PoE recommendations

Why has a North Korean ship been in Mexico for nine months?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 14, 2015
North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official

North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official

Russian minister says rouble trade since October an important indicator of joint cooperation

North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 14, 2015
N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%
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N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%

Fuel, other hydrocarbons behind the 2014 drop, balance of trade with India becomes positive for first time

N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2015
First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years

First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years

Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong could brief India on nuclear programme, look to increase aid and trade

First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2015
Russia mulling language tests for North Korean workers

Russia mulling language tests for North Korean workers

Passing test prerequisite for obtaining a work visa, could be a problem for DPRK workers heading to Russia

Russia mulling language tests for North Korean workers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2015