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Beijing issued instructions to blacklist sanctioned ships
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Beijing issued instructions to blacklist sanctioned ships

Document issued to all maritime officials on March 5 noted 'sensitivity' of North Korea sanctions

Beijing issued instructions to blacklist sanctioned ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 25, 2016
N.Korea undertakes large construction project outside of Kaesong
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N.Korea undertakes large construction project outside of Kaesong

Thousands of factory workers from Kaesong likely recruited to help during 70 day labor campaign

N.Korea undertakes large construction project outside of Kaesong
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 24, 2016
North Korea to start new internal flight route

North Korea to start new internal flight route

Once-a-week route will fly from Pyongyang to Chinese border, despite aviation fuel sanctions

North Korea to start new internal flight route
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 19, 2016
North Korea outlines plans for SEZs near Nampho

North Korea outlines plans for SEZs near Nampho

DPRK would like to attract $100 million in foreign investment for an export processing area

North Korea outlines plans for SEZs near Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 18, 2016
New North Korean cargo ship an increasingly rare sight
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New North Korean cargo ship an increasingly rare sight

Analysis of North Korea's construction indicates steep decline since the 1980s

New North Korean cargo ship an increasingly rare sight
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 17, 2016
N.Korean pistols in DR Congo an ‘outright lie’: spokesman

N.Korean pistols in DR Congo an ‘outright lie’: spokesman

Congolese government minister claims there has been no cooperation with DRPK since 2001

N.Korean pistols in DR Congo an ‘outright lie’: spokesman
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 16, 2016
North Korea adds new renewable tech for public lighting

North Korea adds new renewable tech for public lighting

New lights on Mirae Scientists Street are latest installment in North's renewable energy focus

North Korea adds new renewable tech for public lighting
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 12, 2016
North Korea working on VR technology

North Korea working on VR technology

New sci-tech complex has VR labs, photos and state-run media both indicate

North Korea working on VR technology
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2016
North Korea detains, expels BBC news team

North Korea detains, expels BBC news team

Reporting team one of a few to raise hackles due to 'disrespectful' reporting on North leadership

North Korea detains, expels BBC news team
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2016
N.Korea’s Special Economic Zone trade fair starts August 8

N.Korea’s Special Economic Zone trade fair starts August 8

Stricter sanctions environment has not affected interest, though some businesses have left Rason

N.Korea’s Special Economic Zone trade fair starts August 8
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2016
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