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US seizes $2.4 million from four Pyongyang-linked front companies
The companies, which the U.S. does not name, have extensive ties to well-known sanctions busters, court records show
Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech displays striking lack of new economic ideas
North Korea is prioritizing central control, rolling back reforms in ways that hurt markets and economic autonomy
In officially tax-free North Korea, where does the state get its money?
The DPRK has multiple revenue sources, including taxes, that have both positive and negative impacts on the economy
North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages
North Korean insurance data points to small business growth despite pandemic
Data from five insurers suggests they’re weathering the downturn and that the economy has declined less than thought
US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden
Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction DPRK prosecutor’s office, animation studio and top official on Friday
Chinese city announces winning bids for upgrades to China-DPRK border station
Dandong contracts tech firms to install electrical systems in sign of continuing preparations to resume overland trade
North Korean ideological movement ‘losing steam,’ better rewards needed: Kim
‘Three Revolutions’ reward and punishment system to be expanded, Kim Jong Un tells party conference
New proposal to relieve UN sanctions on North Korea: What do experts think?
Experts say proposal neglects DPRK’s weapons development, but some welcome suggestions on humanitarian aid and dialogue
New evidence again delays trial of accused North Korean money launderer
Delay marks the second time US court has pushed back Mun Chol Myung’s case this year
