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North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba
Five-month vacancy ends for top position at embassy reportedly involved in illicit arms trade
Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
Aesthetic changes, media attention, and Kim’s flying habits have propaganda use for air services
Could revitalization of Russia – North Korea relations lead to an economic renaissance?
Russia - DPRK relations have been steadily improving for over a year, suggesting Ukraine situation not cause
What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey
Execution of Jang Song Thaek, growth of cell phone network, and emergence of middle class, among factors
Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network
Two Western tour companies allowed access to areas of Pyongyang metro for first time
How North Korea’s economy shafts its students
Young people lack ways to make money even as schools' demands add up
Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts
Defectors have mixed views about advantages, disadvantages to tourism in North Korea
Meet Mr. X: One of the North’s new capitalist class
By providing kickbacks, foreign currency to the state, money-making enterprises thrive in ‘Stalinist’ state
Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping
The informal economy means young people have other options for success
Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say
