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Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
Analysis

Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31

Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
NK ProNK Pro August 4, 2020
VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border
News

VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border

Train cargo includes goods covered in blue tarpaulins while the border bridge appears to be undergoing maintenance

VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll August 3, 2020
North Korean exports to China rise in June after a steep COVID-19 crash
Border Controls

North Korean exports to China rise in June after a steep COVID-19 crash

Reported trade rose to over $9 million, marking half of the pre-pandemic average and the best month of 2020 yet

North Korean exports to China rise in June after a steep COVID-19 crash
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy July 30, 2020
Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show
News

Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show

Renovations to leader's viewing platform and foreign ministry visible in recent photos taken from Kim Il Sung Square

Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 29, 2020
The strange reason North Korean email addresses are designed to fail
Features

The strange reason North Korean email addresses are designed to fail

North Korean factories and service providers increasingly embrace the web, but emails remain a major business setback

The strange reason North Korean email addresses are designed to fail
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 28, 2020
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
News

China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea

The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade

China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 27, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
News

Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent

While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products

Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy July 27, 2020
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
Analysis

North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy

National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies

North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser July 24, 2020
Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
Columns

Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning

The Supreme Leader is now scapegoating others for failing to meet his latest hospital project's unrealistic deadlines

Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
Aidan Foster-CarterAidan Foster-Carter July 24, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
News

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 23, 2020