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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
Promises, pitfalls on the North Korea-China border

Promises, pitfalls on the North Korea-China border

Border between long-time allies sees plenty of trade, despite shortcomings caused by mutual distrust

Promises, pitfalls on the North Korea-China border
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 23, 2015
North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

Introduction of new service will also boost Pyongyang taxi capacity

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 14, 2015
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Jennifer Dodgson
Jennifer Dodgson | Leo Byrne September 10, 2015
North Korea’s markets: A brief history of crackdowns and tolerance

North Korea’s markets: A brief history of crackdowns and tolerance

Technically illegal, occasionally persecuted – yet underground economic activity constitutes a huge share of GDP

North Korea’s markets: A brief history of crackdowns and tolerance
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 7, 2015
Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea

Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea

New building will contain largest department store in Pyongyang, source says

Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 2, 2015
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