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North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
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North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash

Events at the UNGA have provided a burst of energy to U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

North Korea at the UN General Assembly: making sense of diplomatic whiplash
Mintaro ObaMintaro Oba October 2, 2018
How the North is run: the education system
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How the North is run: the education system

While remarkably high-quality for such a poor country, curricula remains restricted by rigid state ideology

How the North is run: the education system
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy October 2, 2018
Paid in full: North Korea’s changing wage system
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Paid in full: North Korea’s changing wage system

Official sources suggest employers have increased freedom to hand out bonuses and benefits

Paid in full: North Korea’s changing wage system
Peter WardPeter Ward October 1, 2018
How secondary sanctions impact Russia’s position on North Korea
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How secondary sanctions impact Russia’s position on North Korea

Moscow sees the measures as part of a wider plan to undermine its foreign policy

How secondary sanctions impact Russia’s position on North Korea
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna September 30, 2018
What to expect from Pompeo’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang
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What to expect from Pompeo’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang

Both sides will head into talks eager for big wins

What to expect from Pompeo’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang
Oliver HothamOliver Hotham September 28, 2018
How will the U.S.-China trade war affect talks with North Korea?
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How will the U.S.-China trade war affect talks with North Korea?

A drawn-out dispute could undermine sanctions and limit economic cooperation in the event of a deal

How will the U.S.-China trade war affect talks with North Korea?
Jonathan R. CorradoJonathan R. Corrado September 27, 2018
Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative
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Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative

Tokyo sees the multilateral infrastructure project as route to summit with Kim, source says

Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative
Alessandro FordAlessandro Ford September 26, 2018
ROK company hired to secure release of sanctioned oil tanker: investigation
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ROK company hired to secure release of sanctioned oil tanker: investigation

Koti previously linked to oil smuggling, currently detained in ROK port

ROK company hired to secure release of sanctioned oil tanker: investigation
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne September 26, 2018
How the North is run: the criminal police
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How the North is run: the criminal police

The DPRK's regular police force have a close relationship with their more clandestine colleagues - though the job is much less risky

How the North is run: the criminal police
Fyodor TertitskiyFyodor Tertitskiy September 25, 2018
Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise
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Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise

Official publications point to a growth in the range of transactions that SOEs can engage in

Markets under Kim Jong Un: understanding the new scope of DPRK enterprise
Peter WardPeter Ward September 25, 2018
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