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New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
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New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway

Costs of up to 14.40 euros to traverse the full length of the highway, photo indicates

New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 11, 2019
North Korean party daily criticizes ministries’ failure to meet IT demands 

North Korean party daily criticizes ministries’ failure to meet IT demands 

Other institutions praised for AI, wireless network advances, and new tech products at 2019 IT fair

North Korean party daily criticizes ministries’ failure to meet IT demands 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 6, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 4, 2019
Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea

Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea

The two countries continue expanding exchanges in the wake of April's Kim-Putin summit

Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2019
Seoul reiterates the need for increased inter-Korean fund, undisclosed budget

Seoul reiterates the need for increased inter-Korean fund, undisclosed budget

Unification ministry maintains disclosure of budget may decrease its bargaining power in inter-Korean negotiations

Seoul reiterates the need for increased inter-Korean fund, undisclosed budget
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 31, 2019
As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain

As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain

Sources report growing pressure on DPRK's limited infrastructure, overcrowding at popular attractions

As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 31, 2019
Why a lack of adequate infrastructure may stifle Kim Jong Un’s tourism ambitions
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Why a lack of adequate infrastructure may stifle Kim Jong Un’s tourism ambitions

Failure to develop adequate wastewater management systems could derail the DPRK's long-term plans

Why a lack of adequate infrastructure may stifle Kim Jong Un’s tourism ambitions
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle October 29, 2019
Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week

Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week

Exhibitions in Green Building Materials and Furniture, Sci-Tech Health and Sports opened on Monday

Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2019
Strengthening state control, North Korea partially scraps foreign trade reforms
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Strengthening state control, North Korea partially scraps foreign trade reforms

Recent revisions to Foreign Trade Act point to a rollback of key planks in the Kim Jong Un-era reform agenda

Strengthening state control, North Korea partially scraps foreign trade reforms
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 29, 2019
South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue

South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue

"Unilateral action" by the DPRK against ROK-owned property may harm relations, MOU says

South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 28, 2019