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Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
News

Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA

Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress

Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 8, 2020
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
Cancellations and Postponements

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 8, 2020
“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
Border Controls

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry

With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between March 1 and March 31

North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro April 2, 2020
Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
Analysis

Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing

NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
NK ProNK Pro April 1, 2020
North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane
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North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

Two sides promise closer ties as DPRK business in Laos appears open, despite sanctions

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 1, 2020
Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool
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Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Interactive NK Pro research tool provided free of charge

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool
NK NewsNK News March 30, 2020
North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet
Analysis

North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet

Ship transferred just a month after U.S. seizure of DPRK's "Wise Honest"

North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy March 27, 2020
Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May
Cancellations and Postponements

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Only foreign carrier to operate flights to Pyongyang halted service in late January due to COVID-19

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 27, 2020
COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Analysis

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation

Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | James Fretwell March 26, 2020