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Russia rejects UN claims on shipment of 90,000 vodka bottles to North Korea

Russia rejects UN claims on shipment of 90,000 vodka bottles to North Korea

Embassy in DPRK insists shipment would not fall under "luxury goods" category

Russia rejects UN claims on shipment of 90,000 vodka bottles to North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 11, 2019
Why Russian efforts to push interests in Korea failed to gain traction at 2019 EEF

Why Russian efforts to push interests in Korea failed to gain traction at 2019 EEF

Security and sanctions discussed at the international forum, but various disputes hindering progress

Why Russian efforts to push interests in Korea failed to gain traction at 2019 EEF
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 10, 2019
Friendship group to host Pyongyang blockchain, cryptocurrency conference in 2020

Friendship group to host Pyongyang blockchain, cryptocurrency conference in 2020

KFA offering to help assist potential U.S. participants in skirting travel ban to DPRK

Friendship group to host Pyongyang blockchain, cryptocurrency conference in 2020
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 10, 2019
North Korean media shows off “new” smartphone resembling Samsung Note 8

North Korean media shows off “new” smartphone resembling Samsung Note 8

"Kiltongmu" phone reportedly manufactured by previously-unknown DPRK company

North Korean media shows off “new” smartphone resembling Samsung Note 8
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2019
A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media
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A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media

Unusual emphasis of defense industry suggests DPRK may go back to simultaneous defense-economic development

A return to byungjin? Signals from North Korean state media
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee September 6, 2019
Corrected: North Korean Won rising against the Euro since April: data
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Corrected: North Korean Won rising against the Euro since April: data

Drop may be more of a correction for an overvalued Euro

Corrected: North Korean Won rising against the Euro since April: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2019
“Peace Economics”: cure, or chimera?
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“Peace Economics”: cure, or chimera?

Unification has an economic upside, Moon says. But are his assumptions realistic?

“Peace Economics”: cure, or chimera?
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter September 6, 2019
North Korea breaching shipping, trade, and financial sanctions: UN report

North Korea breaching shipping, trade, and financial sanctions: UN report

The DPRK has also increased the scope of cyber and hacking activities

North Korea breaching shipping, trade, and financial sanctions: UN report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 5, 2019
North Korea makes major progress at Onpho Greenhouse Farm project: Rodong Sinmun

North Korea makes major progress at Onpho Greenhouse Farm project: Rodong Sinmun

Tree nursery, housing complex in final stages at complex, state media says

North Korea makes major progress at Onpho Greenhouse Farm project: Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows major construction outside DPRK’s West Sea Barrage
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Satellite imagery shows major construction outside DPRK’s West Sea Barrage

Construction began in August 2018 and progressed steadily over the 12 months, though purpose remains unclear

Satellite imagery shows major construction outside DPRK’s West Sea Barrage
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 4, 2019