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What to expect from the South Korean economy under Yoon Suk-yeol
KOREA PRO

What to expect from the South Korean economy under Yoon Suk-yeol

Inflation not particularly high in the country, but long-term trends point to serious risk of stagnation under Yoon

What to expect from the South Korean economy under Yoon Suk-yeol
Peter WardPeter Ward May 2, 2022
New activity at North Korean COVID quarantine zone may signal goods on the move
Analysis

New activity at North Korean COVID quarantine zone may signal goods on the move

Imported goods from China might be leaving border disinfection area 3 months after arriving

New activity at North Korean COVID quarantine zone may signal goods on the move
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 20, 2022
New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea
Analysis

New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea

DPRK appears to have mostly torn down floating hotel, but cause of wildfire at Ananti golf course still unclear

New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 18, 2022
Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media
News

Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media

Pyongyang claims efforts to stop fire at ROK-owned resort that Kim Jong Un ordered destroyed in 2019

Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 12, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
News

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

Ananti Golf and Spa Resort appears to be latest ROK asset targeted for removal after DPRK began dismantling hotel

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 11, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
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North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart

Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 6, 2022
Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage
News

Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage

Expert says Moscow might allow DPRK workers despite sanctions if it thinks it cannot salvage reputation after Ukraine

Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer April 5, 2022
North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022

North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro April 1, 2022
North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic
News

North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic

Virtual and in-person event could inject new life into DPRK-Chinese trade ties, Seoul-based trade group says

North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell March 29, 2022
Party favors: North Korean officials gifted smartphones after major conference
News

Party favors: North Korean officials gifted smartphones after major conference

New phones may help mid-level apparatchiks stay connected to central authorities in Pyongyang

Party favors: North Korean officials gifted smartphones after major conference
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 8, 2022
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