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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30
July 2, 2020
Secret partner: North Korean in Thailand behind network of money-making entities
Nam Chol Ung smuggled North Korean counterfeit tobacco through Southeast Asia and ran popular “Korean” restaurant
June 30, 2020
North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
Pyongyang Unbangwan is one of at least two DPRK-linked eateries operating in the Chinese capital city
June 26, 2020
Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says
Despite gearing up for the games, the DPRK will likely keep up its ban on foreign tourists, one tour company said
June 25, 2020
North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts
Researchers find similarities suggesting group linked to DPRK broke into European firms
June 19, 2020
New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea
New learning software featured in DPRK state media helps children learn English or study math
June 12, 2020
North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media
“Treasure Island 1.0” for phones and tablets may signal modernized B2B practices within state-controlled system
June 8, 2020
Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
New work may be part of joint initiative with Chinese companies, comes despite sanctions and COVID-19 restrictions
June 1, 2020
Sanctions exemption needed before North Korean firms do business in South: MOU
Seoul dismisses claims that planned revision of inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act would breach UN sanctions
June 1, 2020
Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation
Almost 100 DPRK doctors remain in country, Maputo says in first UN sanctions report, though all agreements suspended
May 26, 2020
