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N. Koreans still at work in Namibia, despite pledge to cut ties

N. Koreans still at work in Namibia, despite pledge to cut ties

Visit reveals Mansudae Overseas Projects at work on ruling party-linked project in Windhoek

N. Koreans still at work in Namibia, despite pledge to cut ties
John Grobler
John Grobler October 6, 2016
Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project
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Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project

“The most extensive form of capitalism I have seen from the North,” researcher says

Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 6, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #8: Foreign currency controls
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The DPRK economy and its laws #8: Foreign currency controls

North Korea must balance flexibility for investors with safeguards against external manipulation

The DPRK economy and its laws #8: Foreign currency controls
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb October 5, 2016
View from Pyongyang: Will new sanctions on North Korea work?

View from Pyongyang: Will new sanctions on North Korea work?

A trip to Pyongyang on a language exchange brings fresh perspectives on the impact of sanctions

View from Pyongyang: Will new sanctions on North Korea work?
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya October 3, 2016
North Korea exports record coal in August despite UN, Chinese legislation
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North Korea exports record coal in August despite UN, Chinese legislation

DPRK remains disinterested in importing Chinese cereals, rice

North Korea exports record coal in August despite UN, Chinese legislation
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2016
Pyongyang architecture: Transforming design in N. Korea’s capital

Pyongyang architecture: Transforming design in N. Korea’s capital

Singapore-based architect talks bringing diversity to a city more famous for concrete blocks

Pyongyang architecture: Transforming design in N. Korea’s capital
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 29, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities
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The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities

In North Korea, workers are resources to be directed by the institutions of State

The DPRK economy and its laws #7: Employment law for foreign entities
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 28, 2016
North Korean media censors Chinese brand name
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North Korean media censors Chinese brand name

The practice could be part of larger practice of removing foreign branding

North Korean media censors Chinese brand name
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 21, 2016
A bridge too far: the state of DPRK-PRC border trading
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A bridge too far: the state of DPRK-PRC border trading

Critical to DPRK-China trade, numerous bridge projects are in the works

A bridge too far: the state of DPRK-PRC border trading
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy September 14, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost
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The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost

Examining Kim Jong Il's 2002 market reforms - and their impact on North Korea today

The DPRK economy and its laws #5: Perestroika without Glasnost
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 13, 2016