North Korea barrels past oil cap after a slow start this year: Report



News North Korea barrels past oil cap after a slow start this year: Report The DPRK likely violated UN-imposed sanctions on oil imports, but experts say uptick in demand a good sign for economy Ethan Jewell December 16, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News (file) \| A street sign in Pyongan Province, May 10, 2010 North Korea likely exceeded oil import limits set by the United Nations this year, according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), after Pyongyang appeared to kick-start smuggling operations in May. The development comes after months of little to no oil inflows, suggesting rising demand has put pressure on Pyongyang to dial up the covert trade. North Korea likely exceeded oil import limits set by the United Nations this year, according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), after Pyongyang appeared to kick-start smuggling operations in May. The development comes after months of little to no oil inflows, suggesting rising demand has put pressure on Pyongyang to dial up the covert trade. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea barrels past oil cap after a slow start this year: Report

The DPRK likely violated UN-imposed sanctions on oil imports, but experts say uptick in demand a good sign for economy

Ethan Jewell December 16, 2021

North Korea barrels past oil cap after a slow start this year: Report

NK News (file) | A street sign in Pyongan Province, May 10, 2010

North Korea likely exceeded oil import limits set by the United Nations this year, according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), after Pyongyang appeared to kick-start smuggling operations in May.

The development comes after months of little to no oil inflows, suggesting rising demand has put pressure on Pyongyang to dial up the covert trade.

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