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China reiterates support for DPRK’s “new strategic line” at Ri, Wang meeting

China reiterates support for DPRK’s “new strategic line” at Ri, Wang meeting

Talks are the fifth between the two foreign ministers this year

China reiterates support for DPRK’s “new strategic line” at Ri, Wang meeting
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 7, 2018
Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC
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Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC

Three month total of oil shipments now exceeds USD$100 million

Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2018
How Vladivostok became a hub for North Korean business – and South Korean tourism

How Vladivostok became a hub for North Korean business – and South Korean tourism

The far eastern city has long had close ties to the peninsula

How Vladivostok became a hub for North Korean business – and South Korean tourism
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 4, 2018
Ri Yong Ho meets Bashar al-Assad during visit to Syria

Ri Yong Ho meets Bashar al-Assad during visit to Syria

DPRK foreign minister also discusses economic cooperation with Syrian Deputy Prime Minister

Ri Yong Ho meets Bashar al-Assad during visit to Syria
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 4, 2018
Wi-Fi, online money transfers now available at Pyongyang casino: sources

Wi-Fi, online money transfers now available at Pyongyang casino: sources

Alipay, Union Pay, and WeChat payments all reported to be possible

Wi-Fi, online money transfers now available at Pyongyang casino: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 4, 2018
North Korea seeking €6.8 million in foreign investment for domestic industry

North Korea seeking €6.8 million in foreign investment for domestic industry

Projects on offer range from foodstuffs to transportation

North Korea seeking €6.8 million in foreign investment for domestic industry
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 4, 2018
North Korea: the case for optimism – NKNews Podcast Ep.48
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North Korea: the case for optimism – NKNews Podcast Ep.48

Yonsei's John Delury talks peace, reform, and why Kim Jong Un may be different from his predecessors

North Korea: the case for optimism – NKNews Podcast Ep.48
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 2, 2018
Vietnam willing to share development model with North Korea

Vietnam willing to share development model with North Korea

Hanoi also ready to help with the negotiation process

Vietnam willing to share development model with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 30, 2018
Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities
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Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities

Traffic in 2018 is reduced when visually compared to the previous year, however

Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne November 30, 2018
South Koreans head North for 16-day on-site rail inspection

South Koreans head North for 16-day on-site rail inspection

Transport ministry says visit will allow ROK to "assess the deterioration" of the DPRK's railways

South Koreans head North for 16-day on-site rail inspection
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 30, 2018