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New North Korean vlogger pushes propaganda via TikTok copycat
English-speaking host carries on state-run company’s quest to win foreign fans on social media
December 28, 2022
North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter
Tokyo organizer claims DPRK approved course around Wonsan-Kalma resort, but event likely depends on COVID policies
December 23, 2022
North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign
Pyongyang factory overcame ‘shortages’ to build 11 buses under Kim Jong Un’s orders, state media says
December 22, 2022
North Korean copy of South’s ‘fire chicken’ ramen shown at Pyongyang food fair
Noodles by Kyonghung Trading Company featured at expo in Pyongyang in sign that clones of ROK products remain available
December 20, 2022
Singapore charges Pokka manager with selling $1M of canned drinks to North Korea
Court records indicate contraband products followed similar route into DPRK as luxury goods sold from city-state in past
December 13, 2022
North Korean insurance companies increase profits despite pandemic and lockdown
Insurers show small but measurable revenue gains, suggesting the DPRK economy is in better shape than some estimates
November 25, 2022
Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo
Clothing choices have grown along with foreign media influence, but event shows options still dictated from above
November 9, 2022
Fewer luxuries on sale at North Korea’s Daesong Department Store, photos show
Exclusive photos show domestic products fill shelves but far fewer luxury goods on display than before the pandemic
November 9, 2022
Egypt’s Orascom to receive loan worth $80M from North Korea cell network
Firm behind Koryolink has struggled to make money from the project or transfer funds outside the DPRK
November 2, 2022
North Korea’s markets are not a revolutionary force for political change
DPRK entrepreneurs are dependent on and captive to state actors, giving them little incentive to challenge the regime
November 1, 2022
