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DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations

DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations

Uriminzokkiri urges Seoul to remove "legal and institutional mechanisms" to cooperation

DPRK media says ROK sanctions “obstacle” to improved inter-Korean relations
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 30, 2018
Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn

Website offering forum for customers to "assess the quality of services"

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 launches online shop, free delivery service: Dawn
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 30, 2018
The little-known story of North Korea’s first overseas laborers

The little-known story of North Korea’s first overseas laborers

The early years of the DPRK saw thousands sent to Russia's Far East

The little-known story of North Korea’s first overseas laborers
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 30, 2018
North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

Kim Jong Un cautions against hasty work, however, in latest on-site inspection of town

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2018
ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans

ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans

Unification minister insists Washington supports North-South initiatives, however

ROK admits to “differences” with U.S. on inter-Korean rail, road connection plans
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 29, 2018
Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”

Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”

Rare commentary by economist says steps should be taken to encourage enterprises' "initiative"

Rodong Sinmun op-ed calls for DPRK to pursue reform, “knowledge-based economy”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 29, 2018
North Korea in October 2018: a month in review
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North Korea in October 2018: a month in review

An analytic look at the main developments of the September 22-October 21 period

North Korea in October 2018: a month in review
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Robin Brehm October 25, 2018
Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU

Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU

Funds to come from Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund, also cover accommodation and some utilities

Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2018
Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
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Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest

Values still far lower than 2015 equivalents, however

Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 24, 2018
Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU

Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU

Visit would be first by former KIC CEOs since plant's closure in February 2016

Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2018