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Latest NK Pro analysis related to the DPRK
Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos
Despite restrictions, Chinese firms continue to advertise potentially banned goods
May 31, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos
May 30, 2019
Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Photos reveal some Chinese exhibitors' stateside trade ties
May 30, 2019
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market
The data does not indicate that the supply situation has dramatically worsened this year
May 29, 2019
How North Korea’s institutions have responded to the changing role of women
Recent research suggests the state has a lot of catching up to do
May 29, 2019
A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?
While the DPRK stands to benefit for now, Sino-U.S. tensions could hamper diplomacy in the long-term
May 24, 2019
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market
Open-source data suggests that prices remain at a record low, despite reported shortages
May 23, 2019
State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore
The ship, accused of engaging in illicit oil transfers with North Korea, serves as a cautionary tale
May 22, 2019
How North Korean media has covered the country’s ongoing “food problem”
Limited coverage of drought damage suggests situation remains manageable for the time being
May 22, 2019
Almost three months on, what’s changed since the Hanoi summit?
NK Pro timeline charts the key developments since February
May 22, 2019
