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Pyongyang to send tourist electric carts to delayed Wonsan-Kalma resort

Pyongyang to send tourist electric carts to delayed Wonsan-Kalma resort

New vehicles reportedly domestically produced, following North Korean leader's recent appearances using Chinese models

Pyongyang to send tourist electric carts to delayed Wonsan-Kalma resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 13, 2020
Millions of dollars’ worth of exports to China likely rerouted to North Korea
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Millions of dollars’ worth of exports to China likely rerouted to North Korea

Data could reveal "serious loophole" in the global sanctions regime, official previously told NK Pro

Millions of dollars’ worth of exports to China likely rerouted to North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 12, 2020
Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme

Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme

Choe Un Bok heads up influential General Association of Koreans, runs operations out of DPRK's Dandong consulate

Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 12, 2020
North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media

North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media

Rodong Sinmun hails recent reported success, however, while denouncing "economic servitude" caused by foreign aid

North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 12, 2020
Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
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Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests

Figures could represent what may be a significant and previously-unreported loophole in global sanctions regime

Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 11, 2020
South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon

Moon Jae-in says his proposal on independent tourism also remains valid, despite North Korea's lack of response

South Korea, U.S. maintaining communication with North Korea: Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 10, 2020
Marine insurance gatekeeper issues warning against business with North Korea

Marine insurance gatekeeper issues warning against business with North Korea

International Group of P&I Clubs urges members to follow "highest level of due diligence"

Marine insurance gatekeeper issues warning against business with North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 5, 2020
North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”

State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure

North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2020
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30

North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 4, 2020
The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
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The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy

Increased state control over the economy and coinciding external developments could spell trouble for many North Koreans

The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado April 30, 2020