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Smoke Bombs and Tunnels: Chinese Experts Probe North Korea’s Nuclear Intentions
A vigorous roundtable discussion with pro-DPRK, pro-China and international views sheds light on China’s thinking toward a third North Korean nuclear test. An exclusive SinoNK translation.
Report: Foreigners Not Allowed to Bring Cell Phones to Sinuiju [Updated]
North Korea’s liberalization of cell phone use for foreigners is limited to Pyongyang and Mt. Myohyang, says a Chinese media report.
Hubs for Radical Change? North Korea’s SEZs under Kim Jong-un
How can we measure if the North Korean economy is undergoing reform? Watch the country’s six Special Economic Zones, via Sabine van Ameijden’s overview of SEZ change and stagnation.
Considering a Reset of China’s ‘Special Relationship’ with North Korea: Huffington Post Live
What is the broader outlook for China’s relationship with North Korea in the aftermath of the DPRK’s missile test? SinoNK joins a conversation with the Huffington Post.
Barriers to Entry: Cellular Telephony in the Digital DPRK
Daily NK international editor Christopher Green analyzes the multiple logistical barriers for a North Korean who wants a cell phone.