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N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%
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N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%

Fuel, other hydrocarbons behind the 2014 drop, balance of trade with India becomes positive for first time

N. Korean imports from India drop by 70%
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2015
Military affairs, fishing top Kim’s agenda in March
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Military affairs, fishing top Kim’s agenda in March

Kim making fewer appearances with fewer elites than in prior months, wife takes extended absence from public

Military affairs, fishing top Kim’s agenda in March
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi April 10, 2015
‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert

‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert

Professor argues that Kaesong Industrial Complex matters less now, may be abandoned by Pyongyang

‘Songun’ now fading away in North Korea: Expert
Subin Kim
Subin Kim April 9, 2015
How to buy gas in North Korea

How to buy gas in North Korea

Military, ministries and black markets all involved in North Korea's shadowy gasoline distribution

How to buy gas in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 7, 2015
North Korea to ship more coal to South
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North Korea to ship more coal to South

Second trial for trilateral project involving Russia, DPRK, South Korea to take place no later than May

North Korea to ship more coal to South
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2015
What might North Korea expect from Russia?

What might North Korea expect from Russia?

Looking at history to determined what Pyongyang, Moscow may want in bilateral economic relations

What might North Korea expect from Russia?
Georgy Bulychev April 2, 2015
North Korea’s unfinished women’s liberation

North Korea’s unfinished women’s liberation

Pro-emancipation rhetoric, need for female labor, clashes with engrained patriarchal ideas

North Korea’s unfinished women’s liberation
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 31, 2015
North Korea-China February trade roundup
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North Korea-China February trade roundup

Most of DPRK's fuel, electronics, food imports down in February, lower exports revenues from coal continue

North Korea-China February trade roundup
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2015
Mongolia keen to ship coal through North Korean port
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Mongolia keen to ship coal through North Korean port

Further details, including exemption of customs duties, to be announced at April meeting in Czech Republic

Mongolia keen to ship coal through North Korean port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 25, 2015
North Korean steel production slumps, hindering economy, military

North Korean steel production slumps, hindering economy, military

Number of factors keep North's steel production from operating at or near full potential

North Korean steel production slumps, hindering economy, military
Christopher Rivituso March 25, 2015