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Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
NK PRO

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest project may host water sports facilities

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2018
Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones

Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones

In the decade since they were first introduced, apps have flourished but devices remain restrictive

Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones
Tia Han July 30, 2018
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest building may host water sports facilities

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2018
Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers

Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers

Announcement follows release of U.S. advisory on DPRK sanctions evasion practices

Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

"Hercules" aircraft facilitated crew change for Pompeo's State Department mission, source says

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 24, 2018
Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations

OCN (S) Pte Ltd and T Specialist International under scrutiny for luxury goods exports to DPRK

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations
China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
NK PRO

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN

Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 18, 2018
25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
NK PRO

25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows

Despite a lack of sanctions relief, South Korea-based companies are researching North Korea opportunities

25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
Tia Han July 16, 2018
Chinese security guarantees and the future of North Korean economic reforms

Chinese security guarantees and the future of North Korean economic reforms

How joint celebrations of China-DPRK friendship treaty may signal expanding cooperation

Chinese security guarantees and the future of North Korean economic reforms
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart July 16, 2018
Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media

Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media

Pair were reportedly working illegally in a local Pyongyang-run restaurant

Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 10, 2018
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