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The rise of North Korea’s new rich

The rise of North Korea’s new rich

From washing machines to bulging waistlines, wealthy Northerners flaunt new wealth

The rise of North Korea’s new rich
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 14, 2013
NK Media Watch – Nov 6 to 12

NK Media Watch – Nov 6 to 12

KPA Soldiers Praised for Building Parks; International Soccer Match with Indonesia; New Tech and Development District Announced;

NK Media Watch – Nov 6 to 12
Matthew McGrath November 13, 2013
Japanese Media Watch: November 3 – November 9

Japanese Media Watch: November 3 – November 9

Mongolia – DPRK – Japan nexus a key issue | Antonio Inoki visit to DPRK | Abduction Issue

Japanese Media Watch: November 3 – November 9
Ryo C. Kato November 13, 2013
Satellite imagery reveals major urban development in Rason

Satellite imagery reveals major urban development in Rason

Satellite imagery shows modernization efforts also taking place beyond Pyongyang

Satellite imagery reveals major urban development in Rason
Curtis Melvin
Curtis Melvin November 11, 2013
As border defections drop, ‘southern money’ pours in

As border defections drop, ‘southern money’ pours in

Pyongyang has effectively curbed crossings into China, but not remittances

As border defections drop, ‘southern money’ pours in
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 4, 2013
Every person working in tourism is making a living not making bombs

Every person working in tourism is making a living not making bombs

Author of Bradt Guide to North Korea says criticism of DPRK investment in tourism and leisure is misplaced

Every person working in tourism is making a living not making bombs
Robert Willoughby November 4, 2013
What will North Korea be like in five years from now?

What will North Korea be like in five years from now?

Experts predict how North Korea might look in five years

What will North Korea be like in five years from now?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 2, 2013
North Korea: The next Thailand of Asia?

North Korea: The next Thailand of Asia?

Push to bring in foreign visitors may reveal shortcomings in Kim Jong Un’s knowledge

North Korea: The next Thailand of Asia?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 31, 2013
Which changes failed to materialize in N. Korea over the past 5 years?

Which changes failed to materialize in N. Korea over the past 5 years?

Experts anticipated wide range of changes that failed to occur in North Korea

Which changes failed to materialize in N. Korea over the past 5 years?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 30, 2013
Shelterbox staffer oversees donation in North Korea

Shelterbox staffer oversees donation in North Korea

Does charity work help Pyongyang, or present a positive image of the outside world?

Shelterbox staffer oversees donation in North Korea
Kamila Kingstone
Kamila Kingstone October 25, 2013