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Restarting cooperation at KIC wouldn’t violate UN sanctions: Blue House adviser

Restarting cooperation at KIC wouldn’t violate UN sanctions: Blue House adviser

In interview with NK News, Moon Chung-in rejects "taboo" around discussing reopening the complex

Restarting cooperation at KIC wouldn’t violate UN sanctions: Blue House adviser
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 13, 2019
North Korean media hits out against South on Kaesong Industrial Complex, food aid

North Korean media hits out against South on Kaesong Industrial Complex, food aid

DPRK accuses ROK of "deception of public sentiment" over plans for humanitarian shipments

North Korean media hits out against South on Kaesong Industrial Complex, food aid
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 13, 2019
Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
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Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March

Though China continues to import iron and steel from the DPRK

Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
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Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities

The month also saw some major political events and a summit in Vladivostok

Kim Jong Un’s April appearances: stepping-up economic, military activities
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
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The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China

One of the DPRK's flagship investment projects has a numbers problem

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone foreign investment proposals: the view from China
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 7, 2019
North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
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North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC

Possible seasonal dip came ahead of visit by UN food security assessment team

North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019
10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

New UN assessment has universally negative conclusions about North Korea's food security

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2019
North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the April 1- April 30 period

North Korea in April 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2019
Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
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Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot

Oil tanker owned by well-known members of DPRK's illicit networks

Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 2, 2019