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Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full

Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full

The DPRK leader discussed diplomacy and the economy in his annual speech

Reviewing the year: Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address, in full
NK News
NK News December 31, 2018
North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

Celebrity performances, lasers, countdown mark change in celebrations

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
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Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea

Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor

Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 31, 2018
New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

Hamhung project appeared nearing completion in 2016 before state media coverage picked up this year

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
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Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN

Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas

Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
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