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North Korea’s diplomats are moonlighting as arms smugglers abroad: Report

North Korea’s diplomats are moonlighting as arms smugglers abroad: Report

Former UN Panel of Experts member speaks out against slow and ineffective measures on North Korean arms smuggling

North Korea’s diplomats are moonlighting as arms smugglers abroad: Report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 1, 2020
Luxury cars, illegal art and more: UN exposes North Korean sanctions violations

Luxury cars, illegal art and more: UN exposes North Korean sanctions violations

NK News shares its topline findings from a newly published U.N. Panel of Experts report

Luxury cars, illegal art and more: UN exposes North Korean sanctions violations
NK News
NK News September 28, 2020
Teaching entrepreneurship in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.147
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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 Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot September 21, 2020
What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
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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 Ward
Peter Ward September 18, 2020
Singaporean man admits to selling $580K of illegal luxury goods to North Korea

Singaporean man admits to selling $580K of illegal luxury goods to North Korea

Singaporean director implicated in illegal luxury goods exports between 2010-2016

Singaporean man admits to selling $580K of illegal luxury goods to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2020
A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening

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'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2020
Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report
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Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report

At least 200 shipments to North Korea totalling $26 million tied to Gazprom and Rosneft

Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 11, 2020
From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business
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From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business

The DPRK’s national airline is building new equestrian facilities at a giant resort, but who’s the target customer?

From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2020
How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade
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How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade

150 companies in Dandong were behind around 25% of Chinese exports to North Korea in 2016 — roughly $750 million

How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 4, 2020
North Korean statues are showing up in Africa — and they could be illegal

North Korean statues are showing up in Africa — and they could be illegal

One French-speaking DPRK businessman hopped across countries and brokered potentially-sanctioned statue deals

North Korean statues are showing up in Africa — and they could be illegal
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 4, 2020
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