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Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

One group, Dalpiterstroy, reported to have used North Korean labor to build World Cup stadium

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2018
North Korea’s economic reintegration: past lessons from former pariah states
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North Korea’s economic reintegration: past lessons from former pariah states

Precedent suggests institutional change is essential for real development

North Korea’s economic reintegration: past lessons from former pariah states
Satellite imagery reveals ongoing changes at Kaesong Industrial Complex
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Satellite imagery reveals ongoing changes at Kaesong Industrial Complex

No major facility usage apparent, however, as two Koreas push to open liason office

Satellite imagery reveals ongoing changes at Kaesong Industrial Complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 23, 2018
Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely
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Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely

Sanctions, regional instability, and financial risk suggest the project is a long way from fruition

Train to Pyongyang: why Russian investment in inter-Korean rail remains unlikely
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 9, 2018
September set to see surge in North Korea tourism, insiders say

September set to see surge in North Korea tourism, insiders say

Most Beijing-Pyongyang Air Koryo flights reportedly sold out for event-heavy month

September set to see surge in North Korea tourism, insiders say
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 7, 2018
North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
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North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show

Miniso-brand items now appear to be minority of stock on offer at Pyongyang store

North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
Robin Brehm
Robin Brehm August 3, 2018
Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
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Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report

Asan Institute research finds that a sanctioned company shipped millions in oil to the DPRK

Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 1, 2018
Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyun Jeong-eun to attend memorial service for late husband, no meetings with officials planned

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 1, 2018
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
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Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest project may host water sports facilities

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2018
Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones

Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones

In the decade since they were first introduced, apps have flourished but devices remain restrictive

Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones
Tia Han July 30, 2018
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