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New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period
State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism
October 21, 2021
US Treasury’s sanctions review: What it means for North Korea policy
New report suggests US modernize sanctions regime and better avoid unintended impacts, but observers expect few changes
October 19, 2021
First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began
DPRK delegation will visit Brussels to attend meetings on Korean issues for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
October 14, 2021
Last embassy from EU country shuts down in Pyongyang, say sources
Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang closes down after last two foreign embassy workers exit country
October 10, 2021
No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday
Any celebrations likely to be muted as sources in Pyongyang observe no indications of big upcoming event
October 9, 2021
UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea
Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says
October 5, 2021
Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
U-turn on communication channels allows North Korea to test US and ROK approach, while appearing as a responsible actor
September 30, 2021
NK Pro briefing: Why satellite imagery plays a critical role in DPRK research
Andrew Brockfield and Colin Zwirko discuss how satellites help track everything from flooding to sanctions breaches
September 23, 2021
G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class used as support vehicle for Kim Jong Un was briefly visible at the 2018 inter-Korean summit
September 20, 2021
China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations
Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production
September 9, 2021
