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Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040
Analysis

Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040

Trends suggest the DPRK will have a sophisticated and reliable nuclear deterrent by 2040. What will be the consequences?

Into the future: Where North Korea might be by the year 2040
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 18, 2020
Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
Analysis

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”

A closer look at the Rim Mi Yong Aeguk Joint Venture Company and their flagship store in North Korea's capital

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 18, 2020
North Korean brand launches multi-pack canned beer box-set, pictures show
News

North Korean brand launches multi-pack canned beer box-set, pictures show

Eight pack of beer includes a complimentary beer glass, latest innovation from Kyonghung Foodstuff Factory

North Korean brand launches multi-pack canned beer box-set, pictures show
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 16, 2020
North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
Analysis

North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows

Data suggests remarkable improvement since the late 1990s, despite stagnant levels of food supply per capita

North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
Peter WardPeter Ward February 13, 2020
Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers
News

Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers

Phnom Penh’s first UN sanctions implementation report details broad crackdown on DPRK-linked operations in the country

Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 13, 2020
As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option
Border Controls

As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option

Despite the likely impact on the economy, the DPRK has little choice but to close its borders and hope for the best

As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option
Oliver HothamOliver Hotham February 12, 2020
Former South Korean officials say Kaesong should reopen despite U.S. opposition
News

Former South Korean officials say Kaesong should reopen despite U.S. opposition

Moon administration is criticized for "being too conscious of the U.S." regarding resumption of the inter-Korean complex

Former South Korean officials say Kaesong should reopen despite U.S. opposition
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 11, 2020
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
COVID-19

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 7, 2020
What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay
Columns

What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay

The Wuhan virus outbreak has only postponed demolition - it remains to be seen what Seoul can salvage from the dispute

What to expect next at Mount Kumgang after the coronavirus delay
Aidan Foster-CarterAidan Foster-Carter February 7, 2020
North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures
Border Controls

North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures

Open-source data suggests maritime traffic in DPRK waters reduced in recent days

North Korea’s Nampho port moves to strengthen coronavirus prevention measures
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 7, 2020