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Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon
Analysis

Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon

News of plans for a government bond issuance suggests major price instability could be on the horizon

Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon
Peter WardPeter Ward May 1, 2020
North Korean IT company releases new Chinese language learning app
News

North Korean IT company releases new Chinese language learning app

Kyemyong Technology Development Company also known to have developed antivirus software, weight management app

North Korean IT company releases new Chinese language learning app
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 30, 2020
Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections
Investigations

Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections

Jordan Cheang owned Benata Business Centre and supermarkets, prior interviews show

Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Min Chao Choy April 29, 2020
Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
Border Controls

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, two trucks spotted crossing from DPRK to PRC at Dandong

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say
COVID-19

North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say

Some sources don't connect recent surge in demand to Kim Jong Un health rumors, however

North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 22, 2020
North Korean workers stuck in Vietnam following COVID-19 border closures: Hanoi
News

North Korean workers stuck in Vietnam following COVID-19 border closures: Hanoi

Vietnamese government reports DPRK laborers on temporary visas, efforts being made to repatriate them

North Korean workers stuck in Vietnam following COVID-19 border closures: Hanoi
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 20, 2020
Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines
News

Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines

An “Italian client” and two local companies played role in delivering armored luxury cars to the DPRK, UN says

Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines
Giulia PompiliGiulia Pompili | Min Chao Choy April 17, 2020
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the foreign trade sector
Analysis

North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the foreign trade sector

Reform, retrenchment, or continuity? Open source data offers some insights

North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the foreign trade sector
Peter WardPeter Ward April 17, 2020
Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline
News

Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline

All six working in one North Korean restaurant were arrested and fined before being deported in early December

Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 9, 2020
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
News

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU

Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 9, 2020
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