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North Korean state media yet to report on expected parliamentary meeting

North Korean state media yet to report on expected parliamentary meeting

Rubber-stamp DPRK Supreme People's Assembly was set to convene on Friday

North Korean state media yet to report on expected parliamentary meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2020
What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations

What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations

While voters list other issues as greater concerns, who wins next week stands to have a major impact on North-South ties

What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2020
Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices
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Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices

Food prices appear to be declining when compared to global benchmarks, which is good news for the average North Korean

Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 9, 2020
Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
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Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA

Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress

Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2020
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2020
“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry

With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between March 1 and March 31

North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2020
Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
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Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing

NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: from North Korea coronavirus fears to a new bout of missile testing
NK Pro
NK Pro April 1, 2020
North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

Two sides promise closer ties as DPRK business in Laos appears open, despite sanctions

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 1, 2020
Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool

Interactive NK Pro research tool provided free of charge

Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool
NK News
NK News March 30, 2020