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“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
The View from Jingshan: in Beijing, cautious optimism on North Korea
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The View from Jingshan: in Beijing, cautious optimism on North Korea

Observers in China hailed a fourth summit with Xi and Kim's growing interest in economic development

The View from Jingshan: in Beijing, cautious optimism on North Korea
Kelsey Hamilton
Kelsey Hamilton January 15, 2019
North Korea eyes boosting laborer quotas, tourism in Russian Far East: report

North Korea eyes boosting laborer quotas, tourism in Russian Far East: report

DPRK consul general in Vladivostok met Primorye leader to discuss expanding ties

North Korea eyes boosting laborer quotas, tourism in Russian Far East: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 15, 2019
Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea
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Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea

The central Asian country reported shipments valued at more than USD$100 million over the last three months

Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 14, 2019
The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
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The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus

Examining past addresses offers some hints at changing priorities

The North Korean economy in the New Year’s speech: signs of a shifting focus
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 14, 2019
North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department

North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department

Russian embassy says Kang Song Ho to lead First European Department as Moscow-Pyongyang talks ongoin

North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2019
Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea
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Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea

But ships registered in Togo, Sierra Leone, Belize and Palau could be picking up the slack

Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 13, 2019
Kim Jong Un visit to Beijing pharma factory inspiring domestic industry: Rodong

Kim Jong Un visit to Beijing pharma factory inspiring domestic industry: Rodong

State media links economic tour in China to DPRK's domestic industry

Kim Jong Un visit to Beijing pharma factory inspiring domestic industry: Rodong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 11, 2019
“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
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“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018

Economic themes continue to dominate as Songun politics take a backseat

“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
Chloe Joo
Chloe Joo January 11, 2019