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Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Twice-weekly flights could hint at rise in tourist demand following complete suspension last year

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2018
Nepotism, dysfunction, and corruption: the leader’s complaints about DPRK banking
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Nepotism, dysfunction, and corruption: the leader’s complaints about DPRK banking

A 2015 speech contained some frank admissions about the state of the North's finance sector

Nepotism, dysfunction, and corruption: the leader’s complaints about DPRK banking
Peter Ward
Peter Ward November 1, 2018
Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

In visit to site, DPRK leader complains development "not perfect in the artistic aspect"

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2018
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