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AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored
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AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored

IT Successes expo in Pyongyang showcased top national sci-tech projects, brands, and institutes 

AI and face recognition touted at IT expo, Kim Jong Un university still censored
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 4, 2019
Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea

Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea

The two countries continue expanding exchanges in the wake of April's Kim-Putin summit

Krasnoyarsk is latest Russian region to vow boosting ties with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2019
What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy

The DPRK leader is presented as a man who has overcome many obstacles, and is ready for the challenges of the future

What Kim Jong Un’s recent Mt. Paektu climb tells us about leadership legitimacy
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek October 29, 2019
Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week

Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week

Exhibitions in Green Building Materials and Furniture, Sci-Tech Health and Sports opened on Monday

Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2019
Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis
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Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis

Flight schedule shows an increasingly busy timetable for Air Koryo

Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2019
Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties

Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties

Baku set to open 18th Non-Aligned Movement summit with leaders of North Korean allies in attendance

Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns

North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns

In his first DC visit, Tomás Ojea Quintana talks sanctions, peace, and the role of human rights in a long-term deal

North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 24, 2019
UN Population Fund wins sanctions exemptions to bring two cars into North Korea

UN Population Fund wins sanctions exemptions to bring two cars into North Korea

Exemptions are second this month granted by the UN Security Council

UN Population Fund wins sanctions exemptions to bring two cars into North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 23, 2019
Wise Honest handed over to U.S. authorities in new judgment of forfeiture: DOJ

Wise Honest handed over to U.S. authorities in new judgment of forfeiture: DOJ

Treasury Department ordered by court to dispose of the sanctions-evading ship

Wise Honest handed over to U.S. authorities in new judgment of forfeiture: DOJ
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 21, 2019