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“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
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NK News March 30, 2020
North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet
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North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet

Ship transferred just a month after U.S. seizure of DPRK's "Wise Honest"

North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 27, 2020
Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Only foreign carrier to operate flights to Pyongyang halted service in late January due to COVID-19

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2020
COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
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COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation

Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
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China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February

Reported drop in exports consistent with previous years during Lunar New Year, but may be exacerbated by coronavirus

China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 25, 2020
Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”
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Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”

Land clearing near foot of New Yalu River Bridge in March satellite imagery may be for new customs facilities

Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2020