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Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 30, 2024
How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
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How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea

Navigating Tumen River would strengthen Beijing’s hand, so DPRK will seek max benefits for giving China what it wants

How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
Artyom Lukin
Artyom Lukin | Pavel Cherkashin August 21, 2024
North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
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North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy

Changes to foreign investment law make it harder for outsiders to access DPRK economy through joint ventures

North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 5, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2024

North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK PRO

Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024

Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro
NK Pro August 2, 2024
Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Move points to push to expand business ties, though experts question feasibility and one firm’s links to arms maker

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 2, 2024
Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID

Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID

Choson Exchange plans to hold in-person workshop in sign of DPRK’s willingness to increase business engagement

Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 31, 2024
North Korean restaurant in Mongolia still closed despite report on reopening

North Korean restaurant in Mongolia still closed despite report on reopening

NK News finds Pyongyang Baek Hwa Restaurant empty and in state of disrepair amid sanctions on DPRK overseas labor

North Korean restaurant in Mongolia still closed despite report on reopening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 30, 2024
How rigidly socialist North Korea embraced capitalism, on its own eclectic terms
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How rigidly socialist North Korea embraced capitalism, on its own eclectic terms

The DPRK turned to foreign trade companies to earn cash when state agencies failed, sometimes through outlandish schemes

How rigidly socialist North Korea embraced capitalism, on its own eclectic terms
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 26, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024