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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
Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU

Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU

Funds to come from Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund, also cover accommodation and some utilities

Seoul spent USD$8.6 million on inter-Korean liaison office renovation: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2018
Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
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Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest

Values still far lower than 2015 equivalents, however

Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 24, 2018
Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU

Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU

Visit would be first by former KIC CEOs since plant's closure in February 2016

Two Koreas discussing visit by South Korean businesspeople to Kaesong: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 24, 2018
Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, says it will “improve N. Korean human rights”

Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, says it will “improve N. Korean human rights”

Seoul denies National Assembly approval needed as September's inter-Korean agreement becomes law

Moon ratifies Pyongyang Declaration, says it will “improve N. Korean human rights”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 23, 2018
Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2018
DPRK media steps up criticism of U.S. for “interference” in inter-Korean affairs

DPRK media steps up criticism of U.S. for “interference” in inter-Korean affairs

North Korean outlets accuse Washington of "autocratic interference," call for sanctions relief

DPRK media steps up criticism of U.S. for “interference” in inter-Korean affairs
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 22, 2018
Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
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Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal

Site has long been a marquee project for DPRK leadership, though humanitarian concerns persist

Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 19, 2018
New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

DPRK touts up-and-coming tech at this week's 2018 National Exhibition of IT Successes

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 19, 2018
How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
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How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea

Topic Energo's Miroslav Blazek discusses the unique challenge of bringing the DPRK's power grid up to scratch

How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 19, 2018