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Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for
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Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for

The DPRK leader is likely to use next week's address to emphasize the economy, diplomacy

Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s Speech: what to look out for
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

Pak Pong Ju says some not taking full advantage of recent reforms to farming sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

"Additional scrutiny" needed before starting joint construction projects, however: MOU

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 26, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC

Shipment is highest in value terms since July last year

Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 25, 2018
North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
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North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk

Vessel was formerly tied to sanctions evasion networks in Hong Kong

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 23, 2018
Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
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Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2

Trade remains far below earlier plans of $1billion by 2020

Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 20, 2018
Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system
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Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system

The state has a range of tools to generate funds from enterprises and individuals

Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 20, 2018
Washed ashore: North Korean ghost ships in Japan and Russia

Washed ashore: North Korean ghost ships in Japan and Russia

North Korean fishermen have had to venture further from shore in recent years

Washed ashore: North Korean ghost ships in Japan and Russia
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 19, 2018
Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official

Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official

Unionpay also denies support for services at Pyongyang Casino following earlier revelation

Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2018
N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong

N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong

The Rodong says citizen-oppressing bureaucrats are who the Party "despises the most"

N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 19, 2018