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Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December

Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December

Talks also see two sides agree to begin joint "research" into broader economic cooperation

Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 15, 2018
North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017

North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017

But the numbers clash with estimates from those produced by the Bank of Korea

North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 12, 2018
One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
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One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates

A legacy of the DPRK's past, the current system has some practical benefits

One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 12, 2018
Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
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Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC

Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions

Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2018
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies

North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies

Move represents second extension of event since September

North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 11, 2018
North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
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North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention

Tanker leaves area after 14-hour location transmission gap

North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2018
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
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The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview

Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang

The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon

DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon

Developments at linked site visible via satellite

DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 10, 2018
Seoul has resumed water supply to North Koreans in Kaesong, MOU confirms

Seoul has resumed water supply to North Koreans in Kaesong, MOU confirms

Unification ministry insists project not in violation of international sanctions

Seoul has resumed water supply to North Koreans in Kaesong, MOU confirms
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 10, 2018
Russian oil deliveries to North Korea dwindled in July: UN
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Russian oil deliveries to North Korea dwindled in July: UN

Figures appear inconsistent with previously published export data, however

Russian oil deliveries to North Korea dwindled in July: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 9, 2018