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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
The View from Jingshan: Beijing’s silence reflects confidence in North Korea
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The View from Jingshan: Beijing’s silence reflects confidence in North Korea

China's goal of a "normal state relationship" with the DPRK seems closer than ever

The View from Jingshan: Beijing’s silence reflects confidence in North Korea
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 10, 2018
Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error
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Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error

But the government did not mention iron and steel product imports which also happened in 2017

Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 10, 2018
Why, despite reports, Russia is likely still in compliance with UN resolutions

Why, despite reports, Russia is likely still in compliance with UN resolutions

Reports of Moscow's sanctions-busting make several crucial errors

Why, despite reports, Russia is likely still in compliance with UN resolutions
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya August 9, 2018
Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely
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Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely

Sanctions, regional instability, and financial risk suggest the project is a long way from fruition

Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 9, 2018
North Korean state media accuses U.S. of “blocking” inter-Korean projects

North Korean state media accuses U.S. of “blocking” inter-Korean projects

Uriminzokkiri accuses Washington of trying to "choke off the DPRK"

North Korean state media accuses U.S. of “blocking” inter-Korean projects
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 8, 2018
150 North Korean workers remain in-country, Qatar claims

150 North Korean workers remain in-country, Qatar claims

If accurate, figures would represent the repatriation of 850 workers in last 10 months

150 North Korean workers remain in-country, Qatar claims
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 7, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances

Last month saw the leader make a record breaking number of economy-related visits

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 7, 2018
Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
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Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization

Analysis suggests the market has moved from the margins of the DPRK economy to the center

Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 6, 2018