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How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

Leaked documents further reveal bureaucratic obstacles to aid work

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 26, 2018
Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”

Differences of opinion remain between two sides over scheduling and time frame for project, however

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2018
North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
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North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May

But more detailed figures from China's customs agency still not available

North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 25, 2018
How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
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How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors

Building trust will require compromises, but potential solutions available

How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 25, 2018
Live from Pyongyang, it’s… daily life! – NKNews Podcast ep.25
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Live from Pyongyang, it’s… daily life! – NKNews Podcast ep.25

Ambreen Mustafa of the Pakistan embassy in Pyongyang shares her daily life as a foreign diplomat

Live from Pyongyang, it’s… daily life! – NKNews Podcast ep.25
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 25, 2018
Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June

Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June

Huge spike in Chinese tourism to North Korea in wake of summit meetings

Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2018
Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea
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Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea

Shipments total nearly USD$1 million in value since January: ITC

Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 22, 2018
“Delicious anytime, anywhere”: the changing face of North Korean packaging

“Delicious anytime, anywhere”: the changing face of North Korean packaging

A major growth in the consumer goods market has seen DPRK designers up their game

“Delicious anytime, anywhere”: the changing face of North Korean packaging
Tia Han June 22, 2018
Russia continued gasoline shipments to North Korea in March: UN
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Russia continued gasoline shipments to North Korea in March: UN

Combined with Chinese shipments, exports are the highest since UN began tracking them in October

Russia continued gasoline shipments to North Korea in March: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 20, 2018
New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company

Opening performance to coincide with 70th National Day anniversary, Koryo Tours announces

New North Korean “mass games” event to begin on September 9: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2018