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Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Panel members make eleventh-hour progress to deliver draft to 1718 Committee

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer February 8, 2020
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
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North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 7, 2020
Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
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Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work

Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment

Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2020
What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay
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What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay

The Wuhan virus outbreak has only postponed demolition - it remains to be seen what Seoul can salvage from the dispute

What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter February 7, 2020
North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows

Import of millions of kilograms of fish from China last year came despite a thriving domestic seafood industry

North Korea spent $25 million on Alaska pollock from China in 2019, data shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 7, 2020
World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
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World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work

Decision will allow WFP to bring hand-barrows, shovels, and pick-axes into DPRK

World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 6, 2020
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 5, 2020
North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

National Security Advisor says Beijing must work with U.S. to push North Korea toward denuclearization

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 5, 2020
New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

Latest "Jindallae"-brand models popular thanks to their "unique appearance, function, and convenience," state media says

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
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Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 31 - January 31

Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
NK Pro
NK Pro February 4, 2020