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“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
Risky business? Potential sectors for investment in North Korea
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Risky business? Potential sectors for investment in North Korea

Mining, finance, and infrastructure could be lucrative industries when - and if - sanctions are relieved

Risky business? Potential sectors for investment in North Korea
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 18, 2018
Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary

Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary

A 42-minute-long documentary gave viewers an unprecedented glimpse of Singapore's development

Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2018
Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

North Koreans offered economic prosperity in Trumpian fashion, but message may have been lost on Kim

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2018
U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement
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U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement

USD / JPY pair pushed to three week highs on the back of the Kim-Trump summit, however

U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 13, 2018
North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun

North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun

State news front page shows photos of Kim Jong Un in Singapore's downtown hours after city tour

North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
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As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2018
Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong

Trip was first by an ROK delegation since site's closure in 2016

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 8, 2018