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Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Tents similar to those found along banks of Han river in Seoul beginning to emerge in Pyongyang

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2019
North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the May 1-May 31 period

North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 4, 2019
North Korea taking steps to restrict imports of foreign cigarettes: state media

North Korea taking steps to restrict imports of foreign cigarettes: state media

New rules come amid changes to the country's Tobacco Control Law, KCNA reports

North Korea taking steps to restrict imports of foreign cigarettes: state media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 4, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2019
Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

DPRK leader stresses Jagang province capital’s environmental, infrastructural shortfalls

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2019
Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone
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Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone

The visit is the second time this month the tanker has advertised its location in the area

Tanker linked to previous sanctions evasion returns to oil smuggling zone
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 31, 2019
Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship

Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship

B2B vendor offers DPRK business owners bright and colorful signage to stand out

Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 30, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
NK Pro
NK Pro May 30, 2019
Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
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Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows

Photos reveal some Chinese exhibitors' stateside trade ties

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 30, 2019
S. Korean group to set up “forum” focused on N. Korean infrastructure projects

S. Korean group to set up “forum” focused on N. Korean infrastructure projects

New organization to act as "control tower" for future cooperation projects, KICT says

S. Korean group to set up “forum” focused on N. Korean infrastructure projects
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 29, 2019