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New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources

New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources

Prices of foreign products vary widely, from $17 for 100 grams of coffee to $1.50 for a canned drink

New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 18, 2022
Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes

Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 14, 2022
How North Korea tried and failed to boost consumption of the other white meat
COLUMN

How North Korea tried and failed to boost consumption of the other white meat

The regime heralded a future of ‘silk clothes’ and ‘meat soup’ through mass pig farms, a vision that never came to pass

How North Korea tried and failed to boost consumption of the other white meat
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 12, 2022
North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media

North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media

Kim Jong Un attends ribbon-cutting ceremony, but unclear when residents will move into new homes

North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 12, 2022
Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
NK PRO

Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor

While the DPRK compares favorably with wealthier countries on some metrics, political decisions still hobble the economy

Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 11, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

Ananti Golf and Spa Resort appears to be latest ROK asset targeted for removal after DPRK began dismantling hotel

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2022
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Hyundai Asan tells NK News that it’s working with unification ministry to protect its assets at scenic Mount Kumgang

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 8, 2022
Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV

Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV

State media has shown Jo Yong Won exiting newer model white Pajero on several occasions in recent weeks

Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
NK PRO

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart

Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 6, 2022
Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage

Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage

Expert says Moscow might allow DPRK workers despite sanctions if it thinks it cannot salvage reputation after Ukraine

Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 5, 2022
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