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A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea

A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea

Could a coup depose the Paektu bloodline - and keep the DPRK intact?

A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 24, 2017
Kim Jong Un’s June appearances: cruise missiles, but more belt-tightening ahead
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Kim Jong Un’s June appearances: cruise missiles, but more belt-tightening ahead

Leaders' speech to the Korean Children’s Union says continued hardship is necessary if the country is to defend the revolution

Kim Jong Un’s June appearances: cruise missiles, but more belt-tightening ahead
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb July 17, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
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North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017

May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show

North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
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UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May

UN figures come as U.S. President criticizes China for increasing trade with North Korea

UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 7, 2017
Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?

"Lack of knowledge about birth control means that many women suffer from unplanned pregnancies"

Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?
Je Son Lee
Je Son Lee July 6, 2017
N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
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N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data

Other designated minerals and metals taper off, however

N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 3, 2017
A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia

A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia

For many workers, a trip abroad has been a blessing, not a punishment

A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 30, 2017
Future inter-Korean projects shouldn’t send hard currency to DPRK: KINU director

Future inter-Korean projects shouldn’t send hard currency to DPRK: KINU director

Director of government-backed institute Son Gi-woong says Seoul should encourage "internal change"

Future inter-Korean projects shouldn’t send hard currency to DPRK: KINU director
NK News
NK News June 29, 2017
How to get ahead in the North Korean army

How to get ahead in the North Korean army

Work hard, bribe a little, and memorize the Leaders' speeches: the path to success in the KPA

How to get ahead in the North Korean army
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 28, 2017
North Korea’s “abysmal” drought, seen from above

North Korea’s “abysmal” drought, seen from above

Satellite imagery reveals the heavy damage inflicted by low rainfall and poor irrigation systems

North Korea’s “abysmal” drought, seen from above
JH Ahn
JH Ahn June 27, 2017