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Specialist news on DPRK issues exclusive to the NK Pro website.
Singapore-linked building nears completion in North Korean capital
Building rumored to be site of new department store
July 7, 2016
North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability
DPRK attempting to use new technology and training but needs to overcome deeper structural problems
July 6, 2016
Iraqi owned, North Korean flagged vessel arrives in the DPRK
Small cargo ship registered to a company in Basra, called in at Dalian before heading to North Korea
July 4, 2016
Three sanctioned ships head out of North Korean waters
Two of the vessels with DPRK flags sailed close to China, though no indication they stopped at ports
June 20, 2016
More Russian-owned oil tankers head to North Korea
DPRK tanker fleets remains very active despite losing one member to sanctions
June 8, 2016
North Korean tourism facing tough year
Chinese tourist arrivals see decline following international sanctions and increased pressure from Seoul
New N.Korean bank service offers up to 11% interest rates
Economists suggest new service may be representative of hyper inflation or even a scam
Beijing issued instructions to blacklist sanctioned ships
Document issued to all maritime officials on March 5 noted 'sensitivity' of North Korea sanctions
May 25, 2016
N.Korea undertakes large construction project outside of Kaesong
Thousands of factory workers from Kaesong likely recruited to help during 70 day labor campaign
May 24, 2016
Air Koryo’s scheduled Kuwait flights halted since February
Absence of flights on national airliner may indicate impact of UNSC resolution passed in March
May 10, 2016
