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Work on China-DPRK ‘bridge to nowhere’ stops amid new COVID-19 border controls
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Work on China-DPRK ‘bridge to nowhere’ stops amid new COVID-19 border controls

Pandemic and October holiday preparations may have dashed hopes of New Yalu River Bridge’s projected 2020 opening

Work on China-DPRK ‘bridge to nowhere’ stops amid new COVID-19 border controls
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 25, 2020
Teaching entrepreneurship in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.147
North Korea News Podcast

Teaching entrepreneurship in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.147

Dr. Andray Abrahamian discusses his new book, "Being in North Korea," and his time with Choson Exchange in the DPRK

Teaching entrepreneurship in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.147
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot September 21, 2020
North Korean man accused of money laundering appeals US extradition order
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North Korean man accused of money laundering appeals US extradition order

Mun Chol Myong’s appeal began in Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday

North Korean man accused of money laundering appeals US extradition order
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy September 21, 2020
North Korea may soon cut its iconic trolleybus — a historic symbol of the Kims
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North Korea may soon cut its iconic trolleybus — a historic symbol of the Kims

Moscow is discontinuing its trolleybus service, and Pyongyang could follow suit despite years of use

North Korea may soon cut its iconic trolleybus — a historic symbol of the Kims
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov September 21, 2020
What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
Analysis

What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis

Kim Jong Un is dealing with natural disasters, sanctions and COVID-19 — but there are some solutions to consider

What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
Peter WardPeter Ward September 18, 2020
North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes
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North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes

After destructive floods, state media ran propaganda photos of citizens getting housing papers and vowing to grow crops

North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim September 18, 2020
North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex
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North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex

Satellite imagery also shows construction of new luxury hilltop facilities along the Taedong River

North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 17, 2020
A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening
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A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening

The Ananti Golf Resort was built in North Korea’s beautiful Mount Kumgang region — but it abruptly closed in 2008

A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll September 17, 2020
Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high
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Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high

Accordions and their accessories made up more than 60% of July’s $246,000 export value

Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy September 16, 2020
Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening
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Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening

Grain aid made up 85% of exports for July 2020, but medical products were the second largest category by value

Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy September 14, 2020