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North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda

North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda

"Self-reliant" consumerism on display in new batch of state media posters

North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2018
North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East

North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East

Two sides also discussed cross-border bridge project and DPRK laborer restrictions in EEF meeting

North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2018
What Pyongyangites think of their economy and inter-Korean ties

What Pyongyangites think of their economy and inter-Korean ties

While hints at reform exist, real change appears elusive

What Pyongyangites think of their economy and inter-Korean ties
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 12, 2018
The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview
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The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview

Despite a large focus on economic development, no signs yet on what this means in practice

The North Korean Economy in August 2018: an overview
Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein September 12, 2018
Russia looking into supplying electricity to North Korea

Russia looking into supplying electricity to North Korea

Gazprom also indicates that gas pipeline talks are progressing

Russia looking into supplying electricity to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 12, 2018
North Korea continues construction at Nampho oil terminal
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North Korea continues construction at Nampho oil terminal

Facility identified by U.S. as an offloading point for illegally obtained oil

North Korea continues construction at Nampho oil terminal
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne September 11, 2018
In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy

In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy

Factory manager admits to difficulties brought on by UN measures

In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 7, 2018
The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms
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The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms

Majority of North Korean entities advertising health supplements, medicines and pharmaceuticals

The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 6, 2018
Second North Korean ship visits Chinese port capable of handling sanctioned goods
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Second North Korean ship visits Chinese port capable of handling sanctioned goods

The visit is the second of its kind within seven days

Second North Korean ship visits Chinese port capable of handling sanctioned goods
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2018
How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Obstacles to joining BRI remain despite existing investment relationship

How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 6, 2018