NK Pro has conducted an in-depth analytic review of news on the peninsula for the period between July 1 and July 31.

In addition to an Executive Summary providing top-line findings, the following review includes detailed analysis on a wide range of other specialist focus areas.

Furthermore, it also includes a look ahead at the five events likely to create news in August.

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Overlooking the airport at Wonsan bay | Picture: NK Pro EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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