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Another new international foodstuffs exhibition wraps up in Pyongyang

Another new international foodstuffs exhibition wraps up in Pyongyang

Chinese companies once again dominate foreign participation while North Koreans show off health supplements, beverages

Another new international foodstuffs exhibition wraps up in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2019
New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
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New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway

Costs of up to 14.40 euros to traverse the full length of the highway, photo indicates

New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 11, 2019
AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored
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AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored

IT Successes expo in Pyongyang showcased top national sci-tech projects, brands, and institutes 

AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

DPRK leader orders major renovation of former landmark inter-Korean project

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 22, 2019
New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2019
Russian refined oil exports to North Korea bounce back in August: data
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Russian refined oil exports to North Korea bounce back in August: data

Shipments follow a similar trend to last year, numbers provided to the 1718 Committee show

Russian refined oil exports to North Korea bounce back in August: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2019
North Korea signs on to global intellectual property treaty: WIPO

North Korea signs on to global intellectual property treaty: WIPO

World Intellectual Property Organization treaty covers local export products

North Korea signs on to global intellectual property treaty: WIPO
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 10, 2019
Judge Juche: how North Korean front companies sell their software to the world

Judge Juche: how North Korean front companies sell their software to the world

Difficulties in tracking sources of digital wares pose challenges to those complying with sanctions

Judge Juche: how North Korean front companies sell their software to the world
Cameron Trainer
Cameron Trainer October 4, 2019
North Korean reported oil imports up year on year: UN data
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North Korean reported oil imports up year on year: UN data

Though reported shipments are just a fraction of probable illicit inflows

North Korean reported oil imports up year on year: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 27, 2019
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