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North Korean coal, iron exports increase again in June
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North Korean coal, iron exports increase again in June

Latest data shows continued resistance to new UN sanctions regime

North Korean coal, iron exports increase again in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 25, 2016
200 day battle propaganda present across N.Korea
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200 day battle propaganda present across N.Korea

Exclusive photos show the campaign emphasizing work safety, renovation and speed

200 day battle propaganda present across N.Korea
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 22, 2016
UN convention against organized crime: The farce of N.Korean participation

UN convention against organized crime: The farce of N.Korean participation

The difference between the Kim dynasty and the Godfather family is merely one of scale

UN convention against organized crime: The farce of N.Korean participation
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy July 15, 2016
North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme
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North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme

Six hydro and two natural gas plants planned as part of emission reductions scheme

North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2016
Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang
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Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang

24-hour shifts, propaganda bands and scores of temporary shelters

Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 12, 2016
Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties

Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties

3-km bridge has become a gigantic, costly symbol for decline in relations between N.Korea and China

Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties
Clive Parker July 11, 2016
North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability
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North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability

DPRK attempting to use new technology and training but needs to overcome deeper structural problems

North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2016
Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected

Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected

North Korean economy developing slowly, sweeping reforms unlikely needed for continuation of trend

Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya July 5, 2016
A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)

A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)

The Byungjin line’s chances of succeeding are not impossible – just really unlikely

A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 4, 2016