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News

MoU plans N. Korean soccer, wrestling matches

Plans also include joint UNESCO World Heritage site, focus on family reunions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 22, 2015
Analysis

Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill

The Korean People's Air Force drill criticized by South Korea, but could be useful for visualization

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 21, 2015
Evergreen

Pyongyang construction project still stalled: Photos

Project suspended, possibly due to proximity to nearby subway line

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 21, 2015
News

Second batch of Russian coal sent south from N.Korea

Delivery, to be completed by May, will be second in trial run for Rajin-Khasan project

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 16, 2015
News

Russia appoints ‘commissioners’ for North Korean projects

Commissioners will be contact points for individual projects, news comes as Russia, DPRK begin 'Friendship Year'

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 15, 2015
Analysis

Why has a North Korean ship been in Mexico for nine months?

Mexico undecided on what to do with sanctioned North Korean vessel, despite UN PoE recommendations

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 14, 2015
News

North Korea-Russia trade hits 3.5 billion rubles: Official

Russian minister says rouble trade since October an important indicator of joint cooperation

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 14, 2015
News

N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%

Fuel, other hydrocarbons behind the 2014 drop, balance of trade with India becomes positive for first time

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 13, 2015
News

First visit of North Korean FM to India in 25 years

Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong could brief India on nuclear programme, look to increase aid and trade

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 13, 2015
News

Russia mulling language tests for North Korean workers

Passing test prerequisite for obtaining a work visa, could be a problem for DPRK workers heading to Russia

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 10, 2015