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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out

The last two months saw a whirlwind of diplomatic engagements

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in May, June: the leader steps out
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 5, 2018
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
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China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN

Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels

China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 5, 2018
How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms

How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms

Economic crisis saw some companies turn to financial self-reliance - with little success

How the famine years prompted North Korea’s first real enterprise reforms
Peter Ward
Peter Ward July 5, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 4, 2018
After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?

After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?

Pyongyang's openness to DPRK-Russia-ROK cooperation could speak to its broader intentions

After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 2, 2018
Political risk and investment in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.26
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Political risk and investment in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.26

Three experts discuss foreign investments and the future of the DPRK market

Political risk and investment in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.26
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 2, 2018
Kim Jong Un rebukes staff, government officials during factory visits in Sinuiju

Kim Jong Un rebukes staff, government officials during factory visits in Sinuiju

Comments made during a series of on-site inspections near Chinese border

Kim Jong Un rebukes staff, government officials during factory visits in Sinuiju
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 1, 2018
Two Koreas to cooperate on modernizing the North’s highways

Two Koreas to cooperate on modernizing the North’s highways

Agreement will see DPRK, ROK upgrade Kosong-Wonsan and Kaesong-Pyongyang routes

Two Koreas to cooperate on modernizing the North’s highways
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 28, 2018
The black, the state-run, and the grey: three kinds of markets in N. Korea today
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The black, the state-run, and the grey: three kinds of markets in N. Korea today

Business often takes place at the intersection of legality and illegality

The black, the state-run, and the grey: three kinds of markets in N. Korea today
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 28, 2018
Two Koreas begin day of talks on cross-border highway links

Two Koreas begin day of talks on cross-border highway links

Meeting will focus on resuming past projects, including improving infrastructure in DPRK

Two Koreas begin day of talks on cross-border highway links
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2018