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The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform

The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform

Since 2000s, N. Korean premier has pushed changes that have helped DPRK's economy survive sanctions

The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 18, 2017
Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
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Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities

Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear

Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile
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Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile

The appearance of completely new design suggests parallel running missile development programs

Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin December 11, 2017
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