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N. Korean nuclear test causes tremors on Chinese border
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N. Korean nuclear test causes tremors on Chinese border

Weibo users criticized Pyongyang, saying Beijing is losing control of its neighbor

N. Korean nuclear test causes tremors on Chinese border
Ha-young ChoiHa-young Choi January 7, 2016
Only small part of new North Korean tax free trade zone open
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Only small part of new North Korean tax free trade zone open

Photo of new bridge taken in November also indicates no progress on DPRK side

Only small part of new North Korean tax free trade zone open
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne January 4, 2016
‘Hundreds’ of foreign companies in DPRK – local media
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‘Hundreds’ of foreign companies in DPRK – local media

Article in Pyongyang Times comes amid news of trouble with Orascom

‘Hundreds’ of foreign companies in DPRK – local media
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne January 4, 2016
Sinuiju tourist area cost $7 million, paid for by China
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Sinuiju tourist area cost $7 million, paid for by China

Travel company advertising day trips to the new tourist zone for $120

Sinuiju tourist area cost $7 million, paid for by China
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 31, 2015
Third Paekdu power plant to be completed by May – DPRK media
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Third Paekdu power plant to be completed by May – DPRK media

News follows visit by a delegation of Russian energy specialists to North Korea last week

Third Paekdu power plant to be completed by May – DPRK media
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 24, 2015
North Korea opens new tourist zone at Sinuiju
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North Korea opens new tourist zone at Sinuiju

Area currently open to Chinese tourists who can visit without visa - tour operator

North Korea opens new tourist zone at Sinuiju
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 23, 2015
North Korean car company claims 20,000 a year output
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North Korean car company claims 20,000 a year output

While reports indicate more traffic in Pyongyang, figure higher than other DPRK manufacturers

North Korean car company claims 20,000 a year output
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 21, 2015
Russian company to introduce fast food chains in Pyongyang
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Russian company to introduce fast food chains in Pyongyang

Russia's economic cooperation with N. Korea will deepen in long term, says researcher

Russian company to introduce fast food chains in Pyongyang
JH AhnJH Ahn December 21, 2015
China adds another train line to N. Korean border town
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China adds another train line to N. Korean border town

New 290km line connects Dalian to Dandong, cuts journey time by 90 minutes

China adds another train line to N. Korean border town
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 18, 2015
North Korea reveals more economic zone plans
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North Korea reveals more economic zone plans

DPRK wants Sinuiju to have own power station, air and sea ports, gas infrastructure

North Korea reveals more economic zone plans
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 17, 2015