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Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings

Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer

Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 1, 2020
Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
Analysis

Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors

NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 31 - April 30

Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK ProNK Pro May 1, 2020
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
The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
Analysis

The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy

Increased state control over the economy and coinciding external developments could spell trouble for many North Koreans

The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
Jonathan R. CorradoJonathan R. Corrado April 30, 2020
Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
News

Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo

Imagery also shows New Yalu River Bridge’s likely customs complex growing, more homes demolished and rebuilt

Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 29, 2020
Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures
Border Controls

Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures

Dandong begins re-opening of service industry amid concerns of “second wave” from neighboring Heilongjiang province

Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy April 29, 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 Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media
COVID-19

North Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media

Cabinet newspaper also warns against taking aid from "blabbering" imperialists

North Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 22, 2020