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North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report

North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report

Expert says the world can engage with North Korea by laying the groundwork for clean, efficient energy

North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 27, 2021
The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180
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The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180

Anthony Ruggiero discusses the impact of sanctions on North Korea and his time with the U.S. National Security Council

The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 27, 2021
North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance
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North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance

Kim Jong Un wants to redefine how officials are assigned and take responsibility

North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser April 23, 2021
Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North

Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North

Unification minister Lee In-young pointed to EU as an example of different political systems with an integrated economy

Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 22, 2021
How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel
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How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel

Mounting evidence suggests that North Korea will soon allow more imports into the country

How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 21, 2021
Data reveals North Korean priorities as Pyongyang overcomes COVID-19 trade fears
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Data reveals North Korean priorities as Pyongyang overcomes COVID-19 trade fears

China exported key fertilizers to North Korea amid growing signs of recovery for DPRK trade

Data reveals North Korean priorities as Pyongyang overcomes COVID-19 trade fears
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 21, 2021
Foreign food and drinks reappear in Pyongyang after months of disrupted trade

Foreign food and drinks reappear in Pyongyang after months of disrupted trade

Imported items like Coca-Cola and chocolate returned to shelves amid rumors of gradual border trade reopening

Foreign food and drinks reappear in Pyongyang after months of disrupted trade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 20, 2021
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
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North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade

Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports

North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2021
Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’

Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’

Ambassador Alexander Matsegora weighs in on North Korean food prices, supply shortages and dropoffs to trade

Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 15, 2021
Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
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Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry

The country’s latest Foreign Trade magazine touts artwork from a studio sanctioned by the US and UN

Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 14, 2021
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