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ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development

ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development

Korea Land and Housing Corporation seeking contractors for USD$177,257 research project

ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 3, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
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Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast

Their appearance indicates a recent uptick in the number of sanctioned vessels broadcasting their locations

Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2018
Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
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Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report

Asan Institute research finds that a sanctioned company shipped millions in oil to the DPRK

Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 1, 2018
Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyun Jeong-eun to attend memorial service for late husband, no meetings with officials planned

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 1, 2018
Will Kim Jong Un meet Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum?

Will Kim Jong Un meet Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum?

Moscow likely hopes a summit can help restore its dwindling relevance on the North Korean issue

Will Kim Jong Un meet Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 31, 2018
New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line

New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line

Upgrade follows trolley bus and metro upgrades in recent years

New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 31, 2018
North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support

North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support

Rodong Sinmun editorial says ROK prioritizing alliance with U.S. over inter-Korean relations

North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 31, 2018
What fish prices teach us about the North Korean economy – NKNews Podcast ep.30
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What fish prices teach us about the North Korean economy – NKNews Podcast ep.30

Fresh from three weeks in-country, Peter Ward discusses markets and money in the DPRK

What fish prices teach us about the North Korean economy – NKNews Podcast ep.30
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 30, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC

Figures also show a potentially sanctions-breaching shipment of iron and steel products

Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2018
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
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Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest project may host water sports facilities

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2018