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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
Amid defections, it’s time to expose North Korea’s cash caches

Amid defections, it’s time to expose North Korea’s cash caches

Recent moves by slush fund managers, and some decent detective work, could reveal a lot

Amid defections, it’s time to expose North Korea’s cash caches
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy September 12, 2016
Multiple new buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square
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Multiple new buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square

Experts say some flats will be doled out to elites, others sold

Multiple new buildings under construction near Kim Il Sung Square
JH Ahn
JH Ahn September 7, 2016
The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs
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The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs

Just how "special" are the Special Economic Zones?

The DPRK economy and its laws #4: Navigating the SEZs
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 7, 2016
How Stalinism built North Korea’s command economy

How Stalinism built North Korea’s command economy

Despite its idiosyncratic system, the DPRK economy is built on classically Soviet ground

How Stalinism built North Korea’s command economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 7, 2016
North Korean coal exports up, iron ore quadruples since February
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North Korean coal exports up, iron ore quadruples since February

Resolution 2270's livelihood exception under strain as exports continue to move across the border

North Korean coal exports up, iron ore quadruples since February
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 1, 2016
How sanctions are – and aren’t – affecting aid work in North Korea

How sanctions are – and aren’t – affecting aid work in North Korea

Humanitarian impact may not be entirely due to sanctions, investigation shows

How sanctions are – and aren’t – affecting aid work in North Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich August 31, 2016
North Korea outlines two year plan for Rason
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North Korea outlines two year plan for Rason

New airport, heliports and power plants all on the table for North Korea's most sucessful SEZ

North Korea outlines two year plan for Rason
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 30, 2016