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The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
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The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings

Open-source tenders offer some insights into how the DPRK hopes to attract foreign investment

The Wonsan-Kumgang international tourist zone FDI proposals: some key findings
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 2, 2019
Photos reveal extent of foreign luxury goods available in new Pyongyang dept. store

Photos reveal extent of foreign luxury goods available in new Pyongyang dept. store

Access to high-end luxury goods for North Korean elites appears to be continuing unabated

Photos reveal extent of foreign luxury goods available in new Pyongyang dept. store
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 2, 2019
Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang

Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang

New, modern look set to be model for more station renovations, says Koryo Tours

Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 2019
Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
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Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west

Renovations continue despite sanctions and only small reported amounts of oil trade

Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 1, 2019
S. Korea planning research to influence U.S. “perceptions” of N. Korean economy

S. Korea planning research to influence U.S. “perceptions” of N. Korean economy

Project aims to enhance Seoul's public diplomacy, "timeliness" of policymaking: foreign ministry

S. Korea planning research to influence U.S. “perceptions” of N. Korean economy
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 1, 2019
Large-scale greenhouse farm project takes shape in Kyongsong, imagery shows
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Large-scale greenhouse farm project takes shape in Kyongsong, imagery shows

DPRK leader may have inspected area recently before or after departing town for Russia

Large-scale greenhouse farm project takes shape in Kyongsong, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2019
Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
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Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69

Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 29, 2019
No Chinese gasoline, diesel shipments to North Korea in February: data
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No Chinese gasoline, diesel shipments to North Korea in February: data

Beijing continues an apparent fuel cut off, while sending small amounts of other refined petroleum products

No Chinese gasoline, diesel shipments to North Korea in February: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 29, 2019
Putin stresses North Korean need for security guarantees as summit ends

Putin stresses North Korean need for security guarantees as summit ends

Denuclearization, sanctions, and economic cooperation round out the agenda, Putin told reporters

Putin stresses North Korean need for security guarantees as summit ends
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Dagyum Ji April 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Vladivostok for first summit

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Vladivostok for first summit

Meetings Thursday afternoon expected to address denuclearization, bilateral economic ties

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Vladivostok for first summit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 25, 2019