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Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations
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Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

T Specialist firm also fined $800,000 for its role in sanctions violations, while Wang Zhiguo jailed for a year

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 22, 2019
Construction underway on North Korean island set to become joint EDZ with China
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Construction underway on North Korean island set to become joint EDZ with China

North Korean land on Chinese side of Tumen river has been promoted as opportunity by nearby Hunchun authorities

Construction underway on North Korean island set to become joint EDZ with China
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 20, 2019
Swiss robotics appear at new North Korean factory in potential sanctions breach
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Swiss robotics appear at new North Korean factory in potential sanctions breach

ABB products were previously found by a UN panel to have been acquired by the DPRK without company’s knowledge

Swiss robotics appear at new North Korean factory in potential sanctions breach
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 19, 2019
North Korea holds first-ever national cosmetics exhibition
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North Korea holds first-ever national cosmetics exhibition

Around 930 types of 137,000 cosmetic products were displayed at the week-long event in Pyongyang

North Korea holds first-ever national cosmetics exhibition
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji November 19, 2019
Another new international foodstuffs exhibition wraps up in Pyongyang
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Another new international foodstuffs exhibition wraps up in Pyongyang

Chinese companies once again dominate foreign participation while North Koreans show off health supplements, beverages

Another new international foodstuffs exhibition wraps up in Pyongyang
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 14, 2019
New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
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New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway

Costs of up to 14.40 euros to traverse the full length of the highway, photo indicates

New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 11, 2019
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 ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 7, 2019
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
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North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 25, 2019
Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA
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Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA

DPRK leader orders major renovation of former landmark inter-Korean project

Kim Jong Un visits Mt. Kumgang, denounces former joint project with South: KCNA
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer October 22, 2019
New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
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New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 15, 2019
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