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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
In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
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In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port

DPRK-flagged vessels do not typically venture outside of domestic, Russian, or Chinese waters

In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 28, 2019
Why North Korea still falls short in providing for the basic needs of its people

Why North Korea still falls short in providing for the basic needs of its people

DPRK must stop crackdowns on market activity and guarantee its citizens' rights, UN official writes

Why North Korea still falls short in providing for the basic needs of its people
Daniel Collinge
Daniel Collinge May 27, 2019
DPRK railways minister en route to Uzbekistan for conference: Russian embassy

DPRK railways minister en route to Uzbekistan for conference: Russian embassy

Jang Hyuk to attend a ministerial meeting of Organization for Cooperation of Railways from June 5-7

DPRK railways minister en route to Uzbekistan for conference: Russian embassy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 27, 2019
Dizzy with success: North Korea’s ambitious, and troubled, first five year plan

Dizzy with success: North Korea’s ambitious, and troubled, first five year plan

The DPRK's first experience with long-term economic planning produced mixed results

Dizzy with success: North Korea’s ambitious, and troubled, first five year plan
Natalia Matveeva May 27, 2019
North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
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North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May

Two designated vessels moved between Japan and South Korea this month

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 24, 2019
A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?
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A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?

While the DPRK stands to benefit for now, Sino-U.S. tensions could hamper diplomacy in the long-term

A shrimp between whales: will North Korea benefit from the U.S.-China trade war?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 24, 2019
How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market
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How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market

Open-source data suggests that prices remain at a record low, despite reported shortages

How serious is the food situation in North Korea? The view from the rice market
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 23, 2019