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North Koreans are drying corn — and you can literally see it from outer space

North Koreans are drying corn — and you can literally see it from outer space

Satellite images show this year’s grain drying season, which is especially important after recent typhoons and floods

North Koreans are drying corn — and you can literally see it from outer space
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 21, 2020
What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
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What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis

Kim Jong Un is dealing with natural disasters, sanctions and COVID-19 — but there are some solutions to consider

What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 18, 2020
North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes

North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes

After destructive floods, state media ran propaganda photos of citizens getting housing papers and vowing to grow crops

North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 18, 2020
North Korea may need to import more grains to survive COVID-19 and 2020 storms

North Korea may need to import more grains to survive COVID-19 and 2020 storms

Cereal crop production looks favorable for much of the world, but North Korea may still suffer from terrible shortages

North Korea may need to import more grains to survive COVID-19 and 2020 storms
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis September 18, 2020
South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea

South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung pitched the idea once again — this time with two potential locations in mind

South Korean governor pushes for joint healthcare center in North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 17, 2020
Kim Jong Un praises old flood recovery project as success of newer campaign

Kim Jong Un praises old flood recovery project as success of newer campaign

Satellite imagery shows village reconstruction started in June, as state media on Tuesday presented it as more recent

Kim Jong Un praises old flood recovery project as success of newer campaign
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2020
North Korea slaps typhoon relief work with more COVID-19 restrictions

North Korea slaps typhoon relief work with more COVID-19 restrictions

North Korea orders workers sent to storm-struck Hamgyong to get medical checkups and to avoid “unnecessary” movement

North Korea slaps typhoon relief work with more COVID-19 restrictions
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2020
US to loosen restrictions for humanitarian workers traveling to North Korea

US to loosen restrictions for humanitarian workers traveling to North Korea

A new, proposed amendment will allow American humanitarian workers multiple-entry special validation passports

US to loosen restrictions for humanitarian workers traveling to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 14, 2020
Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year

Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year

The volume of aid is the same as April’s delivery, likely approved before recent typhoons hit

Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 13, 2020
Kim Jong Un satisfied with housing construction efforts for flood victims: KCNA

Kim Jong Un satisfied with housing construction efforts for flood victims: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim makes second visit to Unpha county after severe flooding in early August

Kim Jong Un satisfied with housing construction efforts for flood victims: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 11, 2020