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Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good

Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good

Official willingness to take bribes and ignore regulations has saved lives, but may present obstacles for reform

Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 16, 2015
The plot to smuggle 100 kg of ‘N. Korean’ meth into America

The plot to smuggle 100 kg of ‘N. Korean’ meth into America

The larger-than-life attempt to bring (allegedly) DPRK-made drugs into the U.S. and what it tells us about N.Korea’s links to the international drug trade

The plot to smuggle 100 kg of ‘N. Korean’ meth into America
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 15, 2015
N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes
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N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes

Updated regulations aimed at foreign investors working in the DPRK's special economic zones

N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 15, 2015
Misconception North Korea: The missing shades of gray

Misconception North Korea: The missing shades of gray

Seven former and current residents of Pyongyang discuss the most common misconceptions about life in North Korea

Misconception North Korea: The missing shades of gray
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 15, 2015
Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?

Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?

North Korea ups imports of live animals; Pyongyang's upgraded zoo likely destination

Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 8, 2015
May day: Are the 5.24 Measures holding back inter-Korean relations?

May day: Are the 5.24 Measures holding back inter-Korean relations?

North Korea watchers think South Korea needs a ‘detour’ around trade restrictions

May day: Are the 5.24 Measures holding back inter-Korean relations?
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi | Rob York October 8, 2015
Analysis: International service unlikely to N. Korea’s new Wonsan Int’l Airport

Analysis: International service unlikely to N. Korea’s new Wonsan Int’l Airport

Lack of aircraft capacity and commercial refueling capabilities pose major hurdles to service

Analysis: International service unlikely to N. Korea’s new Wonsan Int’l Airport
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 1, 2015
N. Korea, China open new shipping lane
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N. Korea, China open new shipping lane

The new route between Longkou and Nampo will move coal and food between the two countries

N. Korea, China open new shipping lane
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 28, 2015
Video shows uncensored internet in North Korea’s new airport

Video shows uncensored internet in North Korea’s new airport

Footage contrasts with earlier media reports which said computers were not connected to the internet

Video shows uncensored internet in North Korea’s new airport
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 25, 2015
Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show

Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show

The device allows North Koreans to record TV, watch it at later times, and classifies KCTV broadcasts

Digital TV recorder showcased at North Korean trade show
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 24, 2015
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