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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
Is coffee popular in North Korea?

Is coffee popular in North Korea?

Coffee was once a luxury item in the capital Pyongyang – and even rarer everywhere else in the country

Is coffee popular in North Korea?
Je Son Lee
Je Son Lee September 1, 2015
Over the border: What Dandong means to N. Korea

Over the border: What Dandong means to N. Korea

‘Unremarkable’ Chinese city holds historical and present-day significance for its neighbors

Over the border: What Dandong means to N. Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 31, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
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Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia

Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2015
From pilgrimage to profit: N. Korea’s search for tourism revenue

From pilgrimage to profit: N. Korea’s search for tourism revenue

Opening of new terminal at Sunan airport a new step in tourism infrastructure – but will tourists come?

From pilgrimage to profit: N. Korea’s search for tourism revenue
Tim Beal
Tim Beal August 26, 2015
Two ships crewed by N. Koreans arrested in South Africa
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Two ships crewed by N. Koreans arrested in South Africa

Owners had defaulted on mortgage payments, crew only recently able to go back to North Korea

Two ships crewed by N. Koreans arrested in South Africa
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2015
The bustling North Korean consumer goods market

The bustling North Korean consumer goods market

Far from impoverished, Northerners’ ownership of TVs and home phones continues accelerating

The bustling North Korean consumer goods market
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 20, 2015
Inside North Korea’s cell network: ex-Koryolink technical director reveals all

Inside North Korea’s cell network: ex-Koryolink technical director reveals all

Tech. director reveals third network for elites' use; says cellphones unlikely to spark revolution

Inside North Korea’s cell network: ex-Koryolink technical director reveals all
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 20, 2015
Interview: Large-scale investment in DPRK beginning “in a few months”

Interview: Large-scale investment in DPRK beginning “in a few months”

Phill Hynes, risk management consultant on the upcoming investment talks to sheds light on the plans

Interview: Large-scale investment in DPRK beginning “in a few months”
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 11, 2015
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