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Will Russia’s Trans-Korean railroad plan ever come to fruition?

Will Russia’s Trans-Korean railroad plan ever come to fruition?

Russian observers say lack of S. Korean enthusiasm, peace treaty remain obstacles to realization

Will Russia’s Trans-Korean railroad plan ever come to fruition?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 27, 2016
North Korea’s utopian sea flavor of socialism

North Korea’s utopian sea flavor of socialism

Fisheries, ‘big hauls’ emphasis shows Pyongyang hasn’t stopped setting ambitious targets

North Korea’s utopian sea flavor of socialism
Social criticism in North Korean cinematography

Social criticism in North Korean cinematography

Films noted the persistent problems in Kim Il Sungist society – but avoided real causes

Social criticism in North Korean cinematography
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko January 19, 2016
N. Korea says it will upgrade rail to handle increasing coal
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N. Korea says it will upgrade rail to handle increasing coal

The DPRK's aging rail infrastructure is a likely bottleneck on moving coal around the country

N. Korea says it will upgrade rail to handle increasing coal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 19, 2016
N.Korea-China trade declines again
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N.Korea-China trade declines again

Nuclear test unlikely to impact trading relations due to Beijing's sanctions adjustments

N.Korea-China trade declines again
Hyun-bi Park
Hyun-bi Park January 13, 2016
Athletics and operatings systems: A future with two Koreas?

Athletics and operatings systems: A future with two Koreas?

Why do all talks about the future of the Korean peninsula revolve around reunification?

Athletics and operatings systems: A future with two Koreas?
David Tizzard
David Tizzard January 11, 2016
The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?
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The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?

Obvious incentives for all involved keep interest high despite North Korea's concerns

The Greater Tumen Initiative: A chance to reengage the Korean Peninsula?
Georgy Toloraya
Georgy Toloraya January 4, 2016
No hope for N.Korean development programs

No hope for N.Korean development programs

Sincere but misguided determination to punish Pyongyang dooms beneficial exchanges

No hope for N.Korean development programs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 4, 2016
Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties

Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties

Leader's latest address displays new-found independence from the legacy of his father, grandfather

Kim’s New Year’s address indicates bumpy road for inter-Korean ties
Cha Du-hyeogn
Cha Du-hyeogn January 1, 2016
Sinuiju tourist area cost $7 million, paid for by China
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Sinuiju tourist area cost $7 million, paid for by China

Travel company advertising day trips to the new tourist zone for $120

Sinuiju tourist area cost $7 million, paid for by China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 31, 2015