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Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan
News

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan

Chon Ma San began broadcasting location in October, showing at least four trips and lengthy loitering in Korea Strait

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 10, 2020
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
COVID-19

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 7, 2020
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Analysis

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 5, 2020
North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production
COVID-19

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production

DPRK also using "our style" disinfectant to fight coronavirus spread, state media claims

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
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New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

Latest "Jindallae"-brand models popular thanks to their "unique appearance, function, and convenience," state media says

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service
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North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service

Development could make KCTV easier to watch in South Korea

North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 29, 2020
North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
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North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show

Photos, reports collected by NK Pro shows that most businesses have shut-down, though some workers allegedly remain

North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 27, 2020
U.S. blacklists two companies for North Korean overseas labor sanctions breaches
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U.S. blacklists two companies for North Korean overseas labor sanctions breaches

New Treasury designations come as China, Russia, South Korea call for various levels of sanctions relief for DPRK

U.S. blacklists two companies for North Korean overseas labor sanctions breaches
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer January 14, 2020
Uptick of pixellation, blurring on North Korean TV and web properties
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Uptick of pixellation, blurring on North Korean TV and web properties

Effort to obfuscate pictures and video increasingly widespread, but inconsistently applied

Uptick of pixellation, blurring on North Korean TV and web properties
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 3, 2020
Prestigious Pyongyang shoe factory appears to be making inventory for export
News

Prestigious Pyongyang shoe factory appears to be making inventory for export

Photos show labels in English and featuring international sizing measures

Prestigious Pyongyang shoe factory appears to be making inventory for export
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll December 27, 2019