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China and North Korea’s economic future

China and North Korea’s economic future

If China’s economic fortunes are set for a downturn, where does that leave its dependent?

China and North Korea’s economic future
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov | Peter Ward February 16, 2016
N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January

N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January

Kim regime continually attentive to economic matters alongside fourth nuclear test

N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 16, 2016
North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015
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North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015

While some exports fell, coal shipments increased to the highest levels ever recorded

North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 12, 2016
North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi | John G. Grisafi February 11, 2016
Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone
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Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone

Tourist area opposite Dandong built in six months, seems to be powered at night

Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 10, 2016
North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China
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North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China

Experts are sceptical China's trade figures tell the whole story, no indications of supply issues in North Korea

North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 7, 2016
For N.Koreans in Dandong, it’s business as unusual

For N.Koreans in Dandong, it’s business as unusual

Chinese border town has gradually but noticeably grown into a hub North Korean business activity

For N.Koreans in Dandong, it’s business as unusual
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov February 2, 2016
Unification no solution to S. Korea’s population problems

Unification no solution to S. Korea’s population problems

Experts value N. Korea’s younger population, but say expense, training gaps offset boons

Unification no solution to S. Korea’s population problems
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi February 1, 2016
North Korea improving electricity grid – local media
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North Korea improving electricity grid – local media

Improvements include burning less heavy fuel oil in Pyongyang thermal plant, more renewables

North Korea improving electricity grid – local media
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 1, 2016
How the market system works in N.Korea and is sustainable

How the market system works in N.Korea and is sustainable

There’s plenty of motive for profit to go around – and little to buck the trend

How the market system works in N.Korea and is sustainable
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy January 31, 2016