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North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
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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

North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 26, 2020
Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says
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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

Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts
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North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts

Researchers find similarities suggesting group linked to DPRK broke into European firms

North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy | Nils Weisensee June 19, 2020
New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea
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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

New learning apps hint at growing digital education industry in North Korea
Kelly KasulisKelly Kasulis June 12, 2020
North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media
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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

North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 8, 2020
Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
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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

Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 1, 2020
Sanctions exemption needed before North Korean firms do business in South: MOU
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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

Sanctions exemption needed before North Korean firms do business in South: MOU
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 1, 2020
Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation
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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

Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 26, 2020
What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
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What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea

Expected action by industry players will likely further isolate the DPRK from access to international shipping

What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 21, 2020
$4.8 million in alcohol exports to China likely re-exported to North Korea: data
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$4.8 million in alcohol exports to China likely re-exported to North Korea: data

Wine, vodka, and whisky being held in Chinese entrepôt zones potentially being exported on to the DPRK

$4.8 million in alcohol exports to China likely re-exported to North Korea: data
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 19, 2020
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