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Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Kim Chaek University of Technology latest to receive sci-tech development center

Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2019
North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary

North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary

Rodong Sinmun issues cursory warning to U.S., though rhetoric remains "bland": analyst

North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 25, 2019
North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

Two sides also sign MOU in Pyongyang meeting agreeing to form consultatory political committee

North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2019
Eyeing economic cooperation, South Korea seeks better geographic data on North

Eyeing economic cooperation, South Korea seeks better geographic data on North

Project also aims to collect spatial information on regions bordering China, Russia

Eyeing economic cooperation, South Korea seeks better geographic data on North
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 24, 2019
The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
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The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned

Both sides sought to project the image of an ironclad alliance unfazed by international pressure

The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 22, 2019
China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017
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China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017

Though the exported amount was negligible, valued only $35,000 dollars for the month of April

China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 21, 2019
China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 21, 2019
China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit

China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit

Chinese leader says he's open to "cooperating" with DPRK to achieve peace, economic growth

China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2019
Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2019
Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas

Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas

The measure, scheduled for December 22, will harm regular people and work against U.S. interests

Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 20, 2019