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Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade

Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade

Despite 2019 trade rebound, sanctions still major obstacle, Ambassador Berlian Napitupulu says in radio interview

Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 24, 2020
Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
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Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump

Quarantine of arriving cargo also apparent in latest satellite imagery

Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 23, 2020
North Korean officials vow “all-night battle” to build new Pyongyang hospital

North Korean officials vow “all-night battle” to build new Pyongyang hospital

Public health and metallurgy industry ministry officials, manager of Sunchon Cement Complex pledge to make deadline

North Korean officials vow “all-night battle” to build new Pyongyang hospital
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 20, 2020
Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill

Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill

Source testimony reinforces conclusions from recent satellite imagery analysis of the area

Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 19, 2020
Why North Korea’s healthcare sector is better equipped than many believe

Why North Korea’s healthcare sector is better equipped than many believe

The DPRK is able to strictly enforce quarantine measures and has a large number of doctors in the population

Why North Korea’s healthcare sector is better equipped than many believe
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 19, 2020
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