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Risky business? Potential sectors for investment in North Korea
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Risky business? Potential sectors for investment in North Korea

Mining, finance, and infrastructure could be lucrative industries when - and if - sanctions are relieved

Risky business? Potential sectors for investment in North Korea
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 18, 2018
Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary

Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary

A 42-minute-long documentary gave viewers an unprecedented glimpse of Singapore's development

Spotlight on economic model, adoring crowds in N. Korean summit documentary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2018
Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

North Koreans offered economic prosperity in Trumpian fashion, but message may have been lost on Kim

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2018
U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement
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U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement

USD / JPY pair pushed to three week highs on the back of the Kim-Trump summit, however

U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 13, 2018
North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun

North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun

State news front page shows photos of Kim Jong Un in Singapore's downtown hours after city tour

North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
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As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2018
Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong

Trip was first by an ROK delegation since site's closure in 2016

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 8, 2018
North Korean electronics corporation launches new smartphone brand

North Korean electronics corporation launches new smartphone brand

"Blue Sky" device reportedly made its debut at last month's Pyongyang International Trade Fair

North Korean electronics corporation launches new smartphone brand
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 7, 2018
Satellite imagery reveals scale of North Korean “marine rail” project

Satellite imagery reveals scale of North Korean “marine rail” project

Railway aiming to connect new fishing hub completed at the end of May

Satellite imagery reveals scale of North Korean “marine rail” project
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 7, 2018
Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea

If accurate, shipments must also be reported to the UN

Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 6, 2018