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North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
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North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data

Imports also down USD$1 billion when compared to the previous year

North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 14, 2019
North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy

North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy

Agreement covers copyright protection in addition to planned cultural exchanges, TASS reports

North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 13, 2019
Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea

Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea

A meeting in Moscow this week shed some light on how parliamentarians hope to work with Pyongyang

Why Russian lawmakers are working to build ties with North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 12, 2019
Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data
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Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data

DPRK appears to have paid more per tonne than in previous months

Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 11, 2019
The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification
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The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification

DPRK banking has undergone major structural reforms in the past decade

The North Korean financial system under Kim Jong Un: change and diversification
Peter Ward
Peter Ward February 11, 2019
Guarantee copyright protection for authors, North Korean media urges officials

Guarantee copyright protection for authors, North Korean media urges officials

Protection of intellectual property essential for transition to "knowledge economy": Rodong

Guarantee copyright protection for authors, North Korean media urges officials
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 11, 2019
North Korea seeking foreign direct investment in mining, energy sector: website

North Korea seeking foreign direct investment in mining, energy sector: website

Funds will go towards reconstruction and modernization of facilities at the Anju Area Mining Complex

North Korea seeking foreign direct investment in mining, energy sector: website
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 8, 2019
Rodong Sinmun calls for “all efforts” to quickly secure water supplies

Rodong Sinmun calls for “all efforts” to quickly secure water supplies

Ruling party organ says citizens must mobilize to avoid drought later in the year

Rodong Sinmun calls for “all efforts” to quickly secure water supplies
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 7, 2019
North Korea, Russia discuss cross-border bridge, trade office plans in Vladivostok

North Korea, Russia discuss cross-border bridge, trade office plans in Vladivostok

Next major bilateral economic cooperation conference set for March 6 in Moscow

North Korea, Russia discuss cross-border bridge, trade office plans in Vladivostok
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 1, 2019
North Korean man detained attempting to bring 668.6 kilos of noodles into Russia

North Korean man detained attempting to bring 668.6 kilos of noodles into Russia

Goods seized on train near the border city of Khasan, authorities say

North Korean man detained attempting to bring 668.6 kilos of noodles into Russia
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 31, 2019