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Seoul to fund research into revising laws on inter-Korean economic cooperation

Seoul to fund research into revising laws on inter-Korean economic cooperation

Subcontractor being asked to examine means to protect ROK investments from seizure by Pyongyang

Seoul to fund research into revising laws on inter-Korean economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 6, 2018
Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea

Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea

Any future cash for Pyongyang must come with serious strings attached

Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 6, 2018
N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days

Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue

N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2018
Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights

Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights

Flights between DPRK and Chinese capital to restart following a six-month hiatus

Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2018
Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
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Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border

Satellite imagery reveals multiple developments in Tumangang within past 18 months

Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
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In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development

Messages encourage North Koreans to take part in the five-year economic growth plan

In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
Tia Han June 4, 2018
North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
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North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years

Solar cells are currently sanctioned by the UN as part of wider restrictions on machinery

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 4, 2018
Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
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Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang

Sudden sign of activity at long-abandoned site follows Sino-DPRK summits

Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 30, 2018
Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law
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Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law

Analysis shows enterprises have been granted unparalleled fiscal autonomy in certain areas of activity

Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 30, 2018
Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?

Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?

KIMEP's Chan Young Bang says state ideology is incompatible with rapid growth - for the time being

Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 29, 2018