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Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good

Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good

Far from supporting the regime, tourism promotes understanding between peoples that view themselves as enemies

Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good
Gareth Johnson
Gareth Johnson June 25, 2021
North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
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North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions

NK Pro analysis of newly revealed documents suggests North Korean involvement in several projects inside Namibia

North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
John Grobler
John Grobler | Min Chao Choy June 18, 2021
The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea

The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea

The DPRK’s flirtation with capitalism has led to hotels, casinos, beaches and trade shows in one small area in the North

The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea
Gareth Johnson
Gareth Johnson June 18, 2021
North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
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North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages

North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted

North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 11, 2021
What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist

What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist

The reality of sightseeing is much different than portrayed, despite some restrictions

What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist
Gareth Johnson
Gareth Johnson June 4, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021

North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 3, 2021
Kim Jong Un tells workers ‘communist faith’ will overcome poverty, bring utopia

Kim Jong Un tells workers ‘communist faith’ will overcome poverty, bring utopia

North Korean leader’s letter read at the 8th Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea held this week

Kim Jong Un tells workers ‘communist faith’ will overcome poverty, bring utopia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2021
North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy
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North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy

After flirting with reformism, Kim Jong Un appears eager to return to central planning

North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 17, 2021
North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021

North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2021
Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.

Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.

Sources mixed on whether development means PRC-DPRK trade can resume any time soon

Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Min Chao Choy March 31, 2021
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