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The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data
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The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data

Trends indicate fuel prices remain relatively stable and only loosely linked to global prices

The North Korean oil market: an analysis of the data
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 27, 2019
Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
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Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port

Number of containers at the facility trending downward throughout the summer months

Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2019
Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
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Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows

Despite reports of dollar value surge in some areas, NK Pro data indicates stability

Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2019
What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening
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What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening

Potential opportunities exist, but historical precedent shows risks of expropriation and corruption

What future investors in the DPRK can learn from China’s reform and opening
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 23, 2019
As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
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As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho

Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up

As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2019
North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?
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North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?

DPRK banks must shake untrustworthy image amid competition for depleting foreign currency

North Korea’s financial services sector: state banks versus the “Donju”?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado August 22, 2019
N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

Six Northeast Asian nations to display products, hold meetings at annual event

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 22, 2019
North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows

Pyongyang fast-food eatery offering points-based "preferred services" for regular visitors

North Korean restaurant issuing reward card for loyal customers, photo shows
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 22, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges

Russian-DPRK “humanitarian ties” should be expanded, Primorye vice-governor said

North Korean MFA delegation back in Vladivostok to talk tourism, other exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2019
Russia expects “urgent” action from North Korea to curb illegal fishing: embassy

Russia expects “urgent” action from North Korea to curb illegal fishing: embassy

DPRK's vice minister for fisheries Kim Chang Do set to attend conference in Moscow this week

Russia expects “urgent” action from North Korea to curb illegal fishing: embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 19, 2019