April 26, 2024

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Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Rigged: A Chinese oil platform in North Korea’s EEZ
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Rigged: A Chinese oil platform in North Korea’s EEZ

An oil rig owned by PetroChina arrived in North Korea's economic zone in early May

Rigged: A Chinese oil platform in North Korea’s EEZ
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 31, 2016
Ask a North Korean: What is married life like in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: What is married life like in North Korea?

In the DPRK, who you marry is all about status - but times are changing

Ask a North Korean: What is married life like in North Korea?
Je Son Lee
Je Son Lee October 31, 2016
Green revolution? Sustainable development in North Korea

Green revolution? Sustainable development in North Korea

Professor Kyung-Ae Park talks bringing environmental experts to a North Korean conference

Green revolution? Sustainable development in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 28, 2016
Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
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Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal

New high rises likely the result of 70 and 200-day labor campaigns

Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 27, 2016
Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side

Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side

In a new book, anthropologist hopes to dispel myths about life in the border city

Dandong, China: Where North and South Koreans live side by side
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji October 27, 2016
How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy

How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy

To understand China's approach to North Korea, look to the uneven development of north east regions

How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy
Rob York
Rob York October 27, 2016
North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
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North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September

KITA figures show gasoline imports increased, not jet-fuels as reported by S. Korean media

North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 26, 2016
North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
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North Korean vehicle imports jump in August

Despite increase, vehicle imports from China have fallen 15% since 2013

North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 25, 2016
Why North Korea is losing its unpredictability advantage

Why North Korea is losing its unpredictability advantage

Washington and Pyongyang may have to negotiate in secret to make progress, says expert

Why North Korea is losing its unpredictability advantage
Rob York
Rob York October 25, 2016
Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
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Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City

New apartments, storage, office and hotel being built using Chinese construction methods, says S.Korean expert

Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
JH Ahn
JH Ahn October 19, 2016