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N. Korean agency launches project management app for workers, economic officials
News

N. Korean agency launches project management app for workers, economic officials

"Field Worker’s Companion" assists with everything from budgeting to management, state media says

N. Korean agency launches project management app for workers, economic officials
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji June 13, 2019
China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
Analysis

China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows

Figures made available to the PoE shows that crude shipments were on a par with historical equivalents

China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 13, 2019
North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason
News

North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason

Updated satellite imagery shows new construction along the port's waterfront over the last three years

North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 10, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
Analysis

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present

While overly-ambitious, the Rason project offers some important lessons for future DPRK SEZs

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
Peter WardPeter Ward June 10, 2019
Singaporean companies linked to luxury goods exports still visible in N. Korea
News

Singaporean companies linked to luxury goods exports still visible in N. Korea

Products linked to T Specialist and OCN available as of April and May 2019, photos show

Singaporean companies linked to luxury goods exports still visible in N. Korea
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 7, 2019
Inside a (censored) North Korean tablet, from karaoke apps to “Samurai Hunter”
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Inside a (censored) North Korean tablet, from karaoke apps to “Samurai Hunter”

An in-depth look into the DPRK-produced Taeyang W713

Inside a (censored) North Korean tablet, from karaoke apps to “Samurai Hunter”
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji June 6, 2019
Chinese trade with North Korea falls in April: Beijing customs data
News

Chinese trade with North Korea falls in April: Beijing customs data

Trade appears to be following a similar pattern to last year

Chinese trade with North Korea falls in April: Beijing customs data
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 5, 2019
Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
News

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Tents similar to those found along banks of Han river in Seoul beginning to emerge in Pyongyang

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 4, 2019
North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in May 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro June 4, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)
Analysis

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part two)
NK ProNK Pro June 2, 2019