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Leo Byrne

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Analysis

North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid

A large grid map in Pyongyang shows the DPRK's current grid, but also appears to include future projects

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 28, 2015
Analysis

North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid

A large grid map in Pyongyang shows the DPRK's current grid, but also appears to include future projects

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 28, 2015
News

North Korea completes sci-tech center

DPRK media releases photos of the sleek new construction, as DPRK leader Kim Jong Un tours the site

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 28, 2015
News

N. Korea shows solar panel joint venture at trade fair

The Green Energy Joint Venture Company makes several kinds of solar panels, though only assembled in DPRK

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 27, 2015
News

Large increase in North Korea tablet, laptop imports

Highest ever recorded tablet imports from China in August, laptops more than double averages of 2014

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 26, 2015
News

N. Korea looking to import meat from Mongolia

News comes as Japanese PM asks Mongolia for help on abduction issue during state visit

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 23, 2015
Analysis

North Korean food imports down again in August

Despite long-running drought, overall food situation appears similar to previous years

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 22, 2015
News

North Korea releases HD video of completed farm project

New facilities include distance learning, hair salon, Pyongyang Zoo also nearing completion

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 21, 2015
News

North Korea and Russia looking to build new bridge

Floating bridge will be for vehicle transport across the Tumen river, car ferry and hydro plant renovation also discussed

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 20, 2015
Evergreen

N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes

Updated regulations aimed at foreign investors working in the DPRK's special economic zones

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 15, 2015