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North Korean illicit trade nosedives during pandemic, PoE report finds
COVID-19 'significantly affected' North Korea’s ability to clandestinely export coal, import fuel products
August 24, 2021
As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues
Cartoon on state TV features girl criticizing friend for being overweight
August 23, 2021
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges
August 20, 2021
South Korea detaining North Korea-linked ship suspected of sanctions violations
Exclusive NK News photos show impounded Mongolia-flagged ship held in waters off South Korea's coast
August 20, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: DPRK-linked ships move illicit coal to China for ‘humanitarian aid’
UN Panel of Experts investigates possible ‘coal for food’ program as economy, agriculture face crises in North Korea
August 18, 2021
Zooming in: How North Korean conducts spy operations in South Korea
Direct insertions of intelligence assets were previously common, but techniques have changed substantially
August 10, 2021
YouTube terminates new North Korean propaganda channel, weeks after launch
Prompt deletion of Sonamu TV account follows site’s previous removal of DPRK-linked Echo of Truth channel
August 5, 2021
North Korea to reportedly require three-month quarantine period for 3-5 years
China-based trader with experience working in North Korea shares what he knows about the border situation
August 3, 2021
North Korea seems to deny claim of 50 escapees forcibly repatriated from China
China regularly sent back DPRK defectors before COVID-19, but unclear if still possible amid strict pandemic lockdowns
August 2, 2021
Resuming inter-Korean hotline communications: What it means
Dormant inter-Korean diplomacy will increase in intensity, but scheduled USFK drills could pose a hurdle for Seoul
July 27, 2021
