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October 11, 2024

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North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
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North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border

Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport

North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2024
Argentina arrests Russian for laundering crypto stolen by North Korea

Argentina arrests Russian for laundering crypto stolen by North Korea

Suspect reportedly helped conceal proceeds of $100M heist, showcasing DPRK’s strong ties to global laundering networks

Argentina arrests Russian for laundering crypto stolen by North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2024
Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
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Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July

Expert says $2M in furniture may be related to tourism plans, while fabrics and wigs once again lead bilateral exchange

Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024
North Korea-China trade falls in July as floods damage border infrastructure

North Korea-China trade falls in July as floods damage border infrastructure

Expert links third straight month of decline to DPRK’s ‘souring ties’ with China and logistical disruptions from floods

North Korea-China trade falls in July as floods damage border infrastructure
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 19, 2024
North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say

North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say

DPRK will reportedly allow tourists to visit Samjiyon on China border, nearly 5 years after closing country due to COVID

North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 14, 2024
UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come

UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come

Waterlogged soil and flooding have likely impacted food production, FAO finds, amid lingering concerns about shortages

UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 13, 2024
US citizen indicted for helping North Korean IT workers obtain remote employment

US citizen indicted for helping North Korean IT workers obtain remote employment

Nashville resident is accused of using laptop farm at his home to help DPRK generate thousands of dollars for nukes

US citizen indicted for helping North Korean IT workers obtain remote employment
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 9, 2024
Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets
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Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets

DPRK appears to be importing more grain and paying farmers more, undercutting markets with funds from sales to Russia

Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 9, 2024
North Korean crops off to strong start in first half, satellite data shows
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North Korean crops off to strong start in first half, satellite data shows

NK Pro finds vegetation has grown better than average, setting up strong harvest if flooding doesn’t spoil progress

North Korean crops off to strong start in first half, satellite data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 7, 2024