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After years in hiding, a North Korean ship shows its true colors
Records reveal Ji Da 1 cargo vessel likely sailed under the radar for years on behalf of Pyongyang
October 13, 2021
Seoul approves three new requests to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea
The approval follows recent restoration of inter-Korean hotlines, though it’s unclear when delivery will take place
October 7, 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
A freewheeling, ‘Ask Me Anything’ special – NKNews Podcast Ep. 203
The NK News team joins host Jacco Zwetsloot to celebrate 200 podcast episodes and answer readers' questions
October 5, 2021
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
North Korea-China trade may be on the up and up, says South Korean association
Trade group says some DPRK factories are seeing pre-pandemic demand levels, though COVID still a limiting factor
October 1, 2021
DPRK discusses laws on youth education, local development and economic planning
Top officials also call for execution of ‘recycling law’ to promote using resources and equipment available at home
September 28, 2021
A diplomat’s life: The pleasures of retail therapy in the North Korean capital
A former diplomat in Pyongyang recounts the realities of shopping in the city and the propaganda purpose of many stores
September 27, 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
Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Latest revisions amid pandemic lockdown also suggest efforts to diversify trade and protect domestic production
September 20, 2021
