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How the North is run: the Ministry of Agriculture
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How the North is run: the Ministry of Agriculture

Despite some reforms, government control of food production remains strict

How the North is run: the Ministry of Agriculture
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy January 27, 2019
South Korea to postpone proposed visit by businesspeople to KIC

South Korea to postpone proposed visit by businesspeople to KIC

More "concrete consultations" with North, among other things, needed before trip can go ahead: MOU

South Korea to postpone proposed visit by businesspeople to KIC
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 25, 2019
3D model of North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort sheds light on project plans
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3D model of North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort sheds light on project plans

Video obtained by NK Pro reveals detailed blueprint and how plans changed over time

3D model of North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort sheds light on project plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2019
DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

Joint statement urges citizens to reject the "cunning moves of outsiders"

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months

Moscow's reported shipments higher than Beijing's in 2018

Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 23, 2019
Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Move could attract tourists seeking cross-border day trips, faster train journey to Pyongyang

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 22, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data
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Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data

Overall yearly total well below UN-mandated caps on fuel shipments to the DPRK

Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 21, 2019
DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening

DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening

Uriminzokkiri accuses ROK of "sponging off a foreign power" in seeking sanctions exemptions

DPRK media condemns Seoul for “indecisive attitude” on KIC, Kumgang opening
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 21, 2019
“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says

“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says

Purported volunteers reported to be working "every day" in sub-zero temperatures

“Thousands” of students working at Samjiyon construction site, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 16, 2019
“Make women more beautiful”: inside a North Korean fashion magazine

“Make women more beautiful”: inside a North Korean fashion magazine

A recently-produced glossy points to changing trends in the DPRK

“Make women more beautiful”: inside a North Korean fashion magazine
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley January 16, 2019