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North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday
News

North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday

MOU approves 97 to attend event focused on forging business ties with Koreans abroad

North Korea to kick off delayed business forum for South Koreans on Thursday
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 14, 2018
The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: breaking down the domestic attendance
Analysis

The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: breaking down the domestic attendance

Sanctioned entities continue to appear, while advertising spotlights domestic tech, finance, and healthcare firms

The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: breaking down the domestic attendance
Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald November 9, 2018
Third court delay for Singaporean director charged on North Korea sanctions
News

Third court delay for Singaporean director charged on North Korea sanctions

Reasons for ongoing court delays unclear

Third court delay for Singaporean director charged on North Korea sanctions
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 9, 2018
How Chinese, Japanese, and Russian media cover North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep 42
Interviews

How Chinese, Japanese, and Russian media cover North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep 42

Three analysts examine how the DPRK is covered elsewhere

How Chinese, Japanese, and Russian media cover North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep 42
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot October 21, 2018
New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media
News

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

DPRK touts up-and-coming tech at this week's 2018 National Exhibition of IT Successes

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 19, 2018
How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Analysis

How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea

Topic Energo's Miroslav Blazek discusses the unique challenge of bringing the DPRK's power grid up to scratch

How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 19, 2018
Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
News

Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations

Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK

Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 18, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
News

Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows

Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates

Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 17, 2018
North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting
News

North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting

Protocol signed in Pyongyang as Russian industry leaders call for sanctions to be lifted

North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 11, 2018
Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo
News

Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo

Singapore office was looking for DPRK vendors as recently as April, emails reveal

Pokka still widely available in North Korea, despite Japanese embargo
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Kosuke Takahashi October 5, 2018