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New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

“Self-Development” portal adds to plethora of sites offering shopping, delivery, and online document services

New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2019
As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
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As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok

19 additional round-trip flights scheduled for December, data shows

As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 10, 2019
Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Joint working group on electric energy cooperation met in Pyongyang Friday with visit by Russian deputy energy minister

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
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UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges

Equipment set to help North Korean women in childbirth and treat flood victims, among other projects

UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 9, 2019
DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

Joint Economic Committee holding three days of meetings, with signing ceremonies set for Wednesday

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Resort built starting last spring is an achievement made under “worst adversity” from enemies, top official says

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 8, 2019
North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

Top DPRK economic official headed to Syria Thursday following deputy’s August visit

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019
North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

Orangchon Power Station's Phalhyang Dam set to help solve "tense electricity issue of the country," state media says

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Construction of the town-sized Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm and Tree Nursery began in August 2018

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2019
North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 1-November 30 period

North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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NK Pro December 3, 2019