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North Korea’s brief, surreal experiment with passenger cruises
Though the project quickly folded, the DPRK demonstrated a surprising openness to new tourism ideas
July 2, 2021
How North Korea’s cyber power can undermine US sanctions enforcement
Cryptocurrency exchanges and state regulators could turn blind eye to DPRK’s illicit activities to avoid getting hit
June 29, 2021
Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good
Far from supporting the regime, tourism promotes understanding between peoples that view themselves as enemies
June 25, 2021
North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
NK Pro analysis of newly revealed documents suggests North Korean involvement in several projects inside Namibia
June 18, 2021
The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea
The DPRK’s flirtation with capitalism has led to hotels, casinos, beaches and trade shows in one small area in the North
June 18, 2021
North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted
June 11, 2021
What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist
The reality of sightseeing is much different than portrayed, despite some restrictions
June 4, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
June 3, 2021
Kim Jong Un tells workers ‘communist faith’ will overcome poverty, bring utopia
North Korean leader’s letter read at the 8th Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea held this week
May 27, 2021
North Korea continues to claw back control from the private economy
After flirting with reformism, Kim Jong Un appears eager to return to central planning
May 17, 2021
