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Former inmate shows location of North Korean detention center
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Former inmate shows location of North Korean detention center

Compound dedicated to detention of foreign political prisoners, used previously to detain American journalists

Former inmate shows location of North Korean detention center
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 29, 2015
A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’

A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’

Construction the year after fatal collapse may reveal new emphasis on stability, proper construction methods for apartment buildings

A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’
JH Ahn
JH Ahn July 28, 2015
State of emergency: North Korea’s ambulances

State of emergency: North Korea’s ambulances

Images, defectors and international aid organisations shed light on North Korea's ambulance system

State of emergency: North Korea’s ambulances
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 22, 2015
Empowering North Korean refugees abroad: Programs and Projects

Empowering North Korean refugees abroad: Programs and Projects

New programs aim to alleviate issues experienced by North Korean refugees in Europe

Empowering North Korean refugees abroad: Programs and Projects
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 17, 2015
Helping N. Koreans help themselves

Helping N. Koreans help themselves

NKSC helps defectors, sends information into North Korea with aim of creating government that represents its people

Helping N. Koreans help themselves
David Tian
David Tian July 16, 2015
Satellite imagery shows 20-plus floor building at site of Pyongyang collapse
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Satellite imagery shows 20-plus floor building at site of Pyongyang collapse

Imagery from May 2015 back to October 2014 reveals progress at site

Satellite imagery shows 20-plus floor building at site of Pyongyang collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 16, 2015
North Korean defection by the numbers
NK PRO

North Korean defection by the numbers

Most recent data show falling numbers, changing ratios and factors affection defection

North Korean defection by the numbers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 8, 2015
A North Korean lesson in photoediting

A North Korean lesson in photoediting

Removing people, images, from photos helps dictators solve inconvenient narratives

A North Korean lesson in photoediting
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy July 6, 2015
A new life in South Korea: Afflicted but full of hope

A new life in South Korea: Afflicted but full of hope

A defectors account of escape, resettlement and the hopes of a new life

A new life in South Korea: Afflicted but full of hope
Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
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Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014

Chinese trade data indicate decrease in cereal imports when compared to same period in 2014

Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 1, 2015