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North Korea far and away the world’s most corrupt country: Report
Efforts to snuff out corruption fail to make a dent, though expert says practices help people survive amid challenges
November 19, 2021
North Korean ideological movement ‘losing steam,’ better rewards needed: Kim
‘Three Revolutions’ reward and punishment system to be expanded, Kim Jong Un tells party conference
November 19, 2021
After months of promising gains, North Korea-China trade stumbles in October
Sharp dip in trade hits North Korean economy already wracked by shortages, high commodity prices and food insecurity
November 18, 2021
Russian trade with North Korea totals just $651 in Q3
Minute trade figures come amid COVID spike in the Russian Far East, new uncertainty surrounding potential trade restart
November 15, 2021
Two South Koreans in Japan sought to obtain foreign currency for North Korea
ROK nationals arrested for violating immigration law allegedly received instructions from a DPRK spy, source says
November 12, 2021
Cold hard cash? Currency coupons give North Korea options with money supply
Inability to print cash likely behind coupons, but they also provide a safeguard for post-pandemic currency devaluation
November 10, 2021
North Korean coal: Sanctions and stranded assets
DPRK coal mines will have trouble making the kinds of profits they did in the 2010s even if the country fully reopens
November 5, 2021
New evidence again delays trial of accused North Korean money launderer
Delay marks the second time US court has pushed back Mun Chol Myung’s case this year
November 4, 2021
North Korea in October 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021
November 3, 2021
US to seize nearly $1 million from North Korea-backed criminal duo
US district court says married couple laundered millions through phony corporate network on behalf of Pyongyang
November 3, 2021
