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Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea

Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea

How the Soviet Union's currency shops served as the model for the North's "exchanged money" system

Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 11, 2017
Ask a North Korean: What’s cool in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: What’s cool in North Korea?

"South Korean culture plays a huge role in driving these changes"

Ask a North Korean: What’s cool in North Korea?
Park Ui-sung December 6, 2017
The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

Leeds University's Adam Cathcart says Pyongyang has more leverage over Beijing than many imagine

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 6, 2017
Kim Jong Un’s November: Got the guns, now for the butter
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Kim Jong Un’s November: Got the guns, now for the butter

The return of Byungjin, and the continued role of Jo Yong Won, “Kim Jong Un’s shadow”.

Kim Jong Un’s November: Got the guns, now for the butter
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb December 5, 2017
North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
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North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing

Imports of other types of iron continued, however, despite PoE recommendations

North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 5, 2017
How to get rich in the North Korean fishing industry

How to get rich in the North Korean fishing industry

The story of Mr. Kim, who made it big in the DPRK's private seafood business

How to get rich in the North Korean fishing industry
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 3, 2017
Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October
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Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October

U.S. government reports indicate data does not tell the whole story, however

Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 1, 2017
North Korea’s latest missile test: the storm before the calm?

North Korea’s latest missile test: the storm before the calm?

Wednesday's test may even defuse tensions - if Washington acts responsibly

North Korea’s latest missile test: the storm before the calm?
Ralph Cossa
Ralph Cossa November 30, 2017
As new sanctions bite, they’ll hurt North Korea’s few entrepreneurs

As new sanctions bite, they’ll hurt North Korea’s few entrepreneurs

Resolution 2375 represents a major blow to the DPRK's private sector

As new sanctions bite, they’ll hurt North Korea’s few entrepreneurs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 22, 2017
China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
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China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows

DPRK exported ferro-silicon worth over USD$2 million to China in September, despite tougher UN restrictions

China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 16, 2017