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How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy

How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy

In the 90s, ships meant to police the maritime border became centers of private enterprise

How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 25, 2017
Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film

Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film

From the 1950s to the 1980s, DPRK cinema extolled the ideological benefits of hard work

Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko September 22, 2017
Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
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Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here

Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North

Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2017
North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
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North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote

DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years

North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 14, 2017
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
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Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?

New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge

Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger September 13, 2017
U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
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U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea

Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year

U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 13, 2017
Several North Korean tankers return to service
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Several North Korean tankers return to service

Though activity still low when compared to recent years

Several North Korean tankers return to service
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 11, 2017
Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms

Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms

Domestic efforts to liberalize the economy should be encouraged, not punished

Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms
Théo Clément
Théo Clément September 8, 2017
North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
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North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal

The project nears completion despite possible supply issues and impending ban

North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 7, 2017
What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
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What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?

Sprint-finishing the end of its prohibited programs makes good strategic sense for North Korea

What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 6, 2017