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Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2020
North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
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North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns

The DPRK has experienced a supply shock in its food and fuel markets, with greater impact likely further down the line

North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 18, 2020
The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
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The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above

Satellite imagery reveals relatively empty scenes at Nampho and Sinuiju ports in conjunction with quarantine measures

The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 13, 2020
North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April 

North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April 

Landscaping and interior work well underway, Rodong Sinmun reports, though other signs point to possible delay

North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2020
A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
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A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade

Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Théo Clément
Théo Clément March 10, 2020
North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

Uriminzokkiri hails ruling party's "super special quarantine measures" against novel coronavirus

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2020
North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

DPRK Premier visited Pyongyang’s long-stalled Thongil Street apartment blocks to kick off new push

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2020
North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
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North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects

Satellite imagery reveals scope of long-stalled provincial tree nurseries seeing renewed push since 2018

North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
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Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
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NK Pro March 4, 2020
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2020