Misc.
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The ups and downs of working in North Korean aid
Former aid worker discusses life on the ground – and the effect of sanctions on agencies’ day to day
Reforms under way making business in N.Korea easier: Lawyer
Experienced attorney says country undoubtedly changing, but remains far from open system
N.Korea cyber attacks mistakenly down independent, gvt’ sites
Attempt to attack DPRK web presence led to outages on independent blogs, South Korean gvt sites
The quest for a hangover cure: N.Koreans are just as human as us
Can Northerners stop hangovers with ginseng? Probably not, but the claim tells us a lot
North Korea improving electricity grid – local media
Improvements include burning less heavy fuel oil in Pyongyang thermal plant, more renewables
Chinese tourists in N. Korea: Empathy or condescension?
Those from across the Tumen look at the North today and see their own past experiences
Chinese border town residents distrust N.Koreans, outsiders
At tense times, Changbai residents aren't shy in expressing distrust of visitors, especially Korean
The cultural complications of Chinese tourism to North Korea
Rason tourism includes ruminations on 'pure' socialism of the DPRK, but not the PRC
Stephen Bosworth: In memoriam
Long-time diplomat had 'inner core' that motivated his devotion to diplomacy
Chongryon bears brunt of Japan-N.Korea disdain
Past year has seen arrest of pro-North members, denial of subsidies for Chongryon schools
