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Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression
NK PRO

Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression

The DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media can make ignorance the best option, but it also comes at high cost to the regime

Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression
Peter Ward
Peter Ward January 25, 2022
Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital

Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital

Sources say oranges selling for $27/kg, with no signs that imported goods have been delivered to Pyongyang’s main market

Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 24, 2022
Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
NK PRO

Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex

High-res satellite images show trains unloading goods from China, revealing details about strict COVID-19 import scheme

Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2022
Foreign envoys downbeat about North Korean border reopening in near future
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Foreign envoys downbeat about North Korean border reopening in near future

Diplomats tell NK Pro that suspended embassy operations could have long-term consequences even after the pandemic ends

Foreign envoys downbeat about North Korean border reopening in near future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ethan Jewell January 24, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 14 to Jan. 20
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The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 14 to Jan. 20

An analytical look at Donald Trump’s gifts to Kim Jong Un, a fertilizer campaign, propaganda on ‘model’ wives and more

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 14 to Jan. 20
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 20, 2022
‘Absolutely crazy’: Chaos at Chinese ports, Omicron threaten DPRK trade restart
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‘Absolutely crazy’: Chaos at Chinese ports, Omicron threaten DPRK trade restart

Handful of cases can shutter entire port cities as Beijing pursues elusive zero-COVID approach

‘Absolutely crazy’: Chaos at Chinese ports, Omicron threaten DPRK trade restart
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 20, 2022
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video

North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video

Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue

North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2022
North Korea-China trade crashes to lowest level in decades in 2021: Data

North Korea-China trade crashes to lowest level in decades in 2021: Data

Latest figures for December bring yearly total to just $320 million, as COVID-19 restrictions depress trade

North Korea-China trade crashes to lowest level in decades in 2021: Data
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 18, 2022
Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery
NK PRO

Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery

Train appears to have arrived after crossing from China on Monday, revealing details about new import operation

Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 18, 2022
North Korea risks angering China with missile launches ahead of Winter Olympics
NK PRO

North Korea risks angering China with missile launches ahead of Winter Olympics

China’s looking for a PR win, and won’t appreciate Kim Jong Un stealing the spotlight in February

North Korea risks angering China with missile launches ahead of Winter Olympics
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 17, 2022
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