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Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
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Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal

New high rises likely the result of 70 and 200-day labor campaigns

Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 27, 2016
Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side

Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side

In a new book, anthropologist hopes to dispel myths about life in the border city

Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 27, 2016
How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy

How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy

To understand China's approach to North Korea, look to the uneven development of north east regions

How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy
Rob York
Rob York October 27, 2016
North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
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North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September

KITA figures show gasoline imports increased, not jet-fuels as reported by S. Korean media

North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 26, 2016
North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
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North Korean vehicle imports jump in August

Despite increase, vehicle imports from China have fallen 15% since 2013

North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 25, 2016
Why North Korea is losing its unpredictability advantage

Why North Korea is losing its unpredictability advantage

Washington and Pyongyang may have to negotiate in secret to make progress, says expert

Why North Korea is losing its unpredictability advantage
Rob York
Rob York October 25, 2016
Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
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Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City

New apartments, storage, office and hotel being built using Chinese construction methods, says S.Korean expert

Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 19, 2016
North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
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North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016

Chinese trade figures show fall in cell phone imports since 2014 high

North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 19, 2016
Donju taxes: N. Korea kills the goose that lay the golden eggs

Donju taxes: N. Korea kills the goose that lay the golden eggs

A recent drive for hard cash in North Korea is hitting the middle class

Donju taxes: N. Korea kills the goose that lay the golden eggs
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy October 17, 2016
North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion
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North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion

Presentation given at the Rason trade fair shows wide-ranging plans for improvements and upgrades

North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 14, 2016