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North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
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North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC

Possible seasonal dip came ahead of visit by UN food security assessment team

North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019
10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

New UN assessment has universally negative conclusions about North Korea's food security

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2019
North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2019
Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
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Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot

Oil tanker owned by well-known members of DPRK's illicit networks

Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 2, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
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The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings

Open-source tenders offer some insights into how the DPRK hopes to attract foreign investment

The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 2, 2019
Photos reveal extent of foreign luxury goods available in new Pyongyang dept. store

Photos reveal extent of foreign luxury goods available in new Pyongyang dept. store

Access to high-end luxury goods for North Korean elites appears to be continuing unabated

Photos reveal extent of foreign luxury goods available in new Pyongyang dept. store
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 2, 2019
Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang

Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang

New, modern look set to be model for more station renovations, says Koryo Tours

Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 2019
Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
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Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west

Renovations continue despite sanctions and only small reported amounts of oil trade

Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 1, 2019
S. Korea planning research to influence U.S. “perceptions” of N. Korean economy

S. Korea planning research to influence U.S. “perceptions” of N. Korean economy

Project aims to enhance Seoul's public diplomacy, "timeliness" of policymaking: foreign ministry

S. Korea planning research to influence U.S. “perceptions” of N. Korean economy
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 1, 2019