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Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea

Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea

A meeting in Moscow this week shed some light on how parliamentarians hope to work with Pyongyang

Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 12, 2019
Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data
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Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data

DPRK appears to have paid more per tonne than in previous months

Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 11, 2019
The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification
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The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification

DPRK banking has undergone major structural reforms in the past decade

The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification
Peter Ward
Peter Ward February 11, 2019
Guarantee copyright protection for authors, North Korean media urges officials

Guarantee copyright protection for authors, North Korean media urges officials

Protection of intellectual property essential for transition to "knowledge economy": Rodong

Guarantee copyright protection for authors, North Korean media urges officials
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 11, 2019
North Korea seeking foreign direct investment in mining, energy sector: website

North Korea seeking foreign direct investment in mining, energy sector: website

Funds will go towards reconstruction and modernization of facilities at the Anju Area Mining Complex

North Korea seeking foreign direct investment in mining, energy sector: website
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 8, 2019
Rodong Sinmun calls for “all efforts” to quickly secure water supplies

Rodong Sinmun calls for “all efforts” to quickly secure water supplies

Ruling party organ says citizens must mobilize to avoid drought later in the year

Rodong Sinmun calls for “all efforts” to quickly secure water supplies
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 7, 2019
North Korea, Russia discuss cross-border bridge, trade office plans in Vladivostok

North Korea, Russia discuss cross-border bridge, trade office plans in Vladivostok

Next major bilateral economic cooperation conference set for March 6 in Moscow

North Korea, Russia discuss cross-border bridge, trade office plans in Vladivostok
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 1, 2019
North Korean man detained attempting to bring 668.6 kilos of noodles into Russia

North Korean man detained attempting to bring 668.6 kilos of noodles into Russia

Goods seized on train near the border city of Khasan, authorities say

North Korean man detained attempting to bring 668.6 kilos of noodles into Russia
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 31, 2019
Management and enterprise strategy: a watchword in the North Korean economy today
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Management and enterprise strategy: a watchword in the North Korean economy today

Firms are increasingly encouraged to advertise their commercial ambitions

Management and enterprise strategy: a watchword in the North Korean economy today
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 31, 2019
Pyongyang petrol prices fall to lowest levels since April 2017: data
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Pyongyang petrol prices fall to lowest levels since April 2017: data

Cost of diesel remains stable, however

Pyongyang petrol prices fall to lowest levels since April 2017: data
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 30, 2019