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Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

DPRK leader stresses Jagang province capital’s environmental, infrastructural shortfalls

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2019
Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone
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Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone

The visit is the second time this month the tanker has advertised its location in the area

Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 31, 2019
Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship

Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship

B2B vendor offers DPRK business owners bright and colorful signage to stand out

Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 30, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
NK Pro
NK Pro May 30, 2019
Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
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Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows

Photos reveal some Chinese exhibitors' stateside trade ties

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 30, 2019
S. Korean group to set up “forum” focused on N. Korean infrastructure projects

S. Korean group to set up “forum” focused on N. Korean infrastructure projects

New organization to act as "control tower" for future cooperation projects, KICT says

S. Korean group to set up “forum” focused on N. Korean infrastructure projects
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 29, 2019
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market
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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market

The data does not indicate that the supply situation has dramatically worsened this year

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the corn market
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 29, 2019
North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
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North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi

Though Indian imports from the DPRK are much lower than in previous years

North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2019
Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery
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Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery

Additions include new large buildings and upgrades to ruling party headquarters

Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2019
South Korea’s KRX to investigate prospects for North Korean “capital market”

South Korea’s KRX to investigate prospects for North Korean “capital market”

Organization says research could serve as a "win-win" project for both Koreas

South Korea’s KRX to investigate prospects for North Korean “capital market”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 28, 2019