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Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024
State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
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State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another

An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung death memorials, a letter to Iran’s president, a worker’s confession and more

State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung July 11, 2024
What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers

What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers

Repatriation of thousands of laborers could be retaliation over DPRK-Russia ties and would cut off huge revenue source

What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 11, 2024
Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime

Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime

DPRK has only allowed Russian tours to date, a trend experts say bodes poorly for tourism industry and broader reopening

Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 10, 2024
Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
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Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out

Reports suggest DPRK has vast reserves of critical tech component, but closer analysis unearths reasons to be skeptical

Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
Sulgiye Park
Sulgiye Park July 8, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024
Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine

Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine

DPRK folk remedy is widely available in China despite wildlife trafficking concerns, but it may all just be a scam

Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 4, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024

North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
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Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024

Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees

Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees

Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development

Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 3, 2024
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