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Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management

DPRK leader also reported to have criticized officials for not providing "party and policy guidance"

Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 20, 2018
North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
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North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian

But vessels registered in different jurisdictions with ties to DPRK go much further afield

North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2018
What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy

What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy

There are some unlikely parallels between the Golden Arches and the DPRK's nascent private sector

What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 19, 2018
Wonsan-Kalma resort construction deadline extended by six months: KCNA

Wonsan-Kalma resort construction deadline extended by six months: KCNA

Marquee tourism project to be completed by October 10 next year, Kim Jong Un says

Wonsan-Kalma resort construction deadline extended by six months: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 17, 2018
New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow

New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow

Russian foreign ministry says new sanctions will only "undermine progress"

New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 16, 2018
North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June
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North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June

PRC exported goods worth USD$204 million to the DPRK last month, figures show

North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2018
In August 15 speech, Moon says inter-Korean cooperation will bring “true liberation”

In August 15 speech, Moon says inter-Korean cooperation will bring “true liberation”

ROK President says North-South economic initiatives could raise USD$150 billion over next 30 years

In August 15 speech, Moon says inter-Korean cooperation will bring “true liberation”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 14, 2018
Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
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Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC

A recent report fuels doubts on the accuracy of the official numbers, however

Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 14, 2018
The North Korean economy in July 2018: an overview
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The North Korean economy in July 2018: an overview

Kim Jong Un conducted a record number of visits as reports of loosening sanctions enforcement continued

The North Korean economy in July 2018: an overview
N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources

N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources

Freeze could reportedly last until September 9 National Foundation Day

N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 13, 2018