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DPRK-flagged carrier tied to coal exports visits China’s Longkou port in July
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DPRK-flagged carrier tied to coal exports visits China’s Longkou port in July

Bulk carrier and three North Korea-flagged cargo ships sailed to port this month, though purpose of visits unclear

DPRK-flagged carrier tied to coal exports visits China’s Longkou port in July
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 22, 2021
US, South Korea to work toward ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ with North Korea

US, South Korea to work toward ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ with North Korea

But appealing to China will be key to incentivizing DPRK to return to talks, expert says

US, South Korea to work toward ‘diplomacy and dialogue’ with North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 22, 2021
Sherman to visit China as US stresses ‘alignment’ with Beijing on North Korea

Sherman to visit China as US stresses ‘alignment’ with Beijing on North Korea

Deputy secretary of state will meet with China’s foreign minister, says U.S. State Department

Sherman to visit China as US stresses ‘alignment’ with Beijing on North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 21, 2021
North Korea-linked firm offering expanded range of radio hardware online
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North Korea-linked firm offering expanded range of radio hardware online

Glocom Corp’s website offerings have increased in 2021 despite U.N. sanctions pressure

North Korea-linked firm offering expanded range of radio hardware online
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 21, 2021
Tobacco leads North Korean imports from China in June amid anemic trade
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Tobacco leads North Korean imports from China in June amid anemic trade

The commodity surpassed goods like rubber, chemicals and oil as the DPRK limits trade due to COVID-19

Tobacco leads North Korean imports from China in June amid anemic trade
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 21, 2021
Top US official begins Asia tour stressing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

Top US official begins Asia tour stressing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

North Korea’s nuclear weapons, abductee issue major talking points in high-level meeting in Tokyo

Top US official begins Asia tour stressing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 20, 2021
China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

New overlook hundreds of feet over border river opens amid North Korean paranoia about prying eyes, COVID threats

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2021
North Korean imports from China creep up, but remain well below pre-COVID levels
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North Korean imports from China creep up, but remain well below pre-COVID levels

Customs data shows North Korean imports reached $12.3 million in June after falling below $3 million in May

North Korean imports from China creep up, but remain well below pre-COVID levels
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 19, 2021
North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears

North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears

State media says farmers in the country facing ‘unparalleled hardship and difficulties’

North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 19, 2021
Long critical of unification ministry, North Korea condemns call to shut it down

Long critical of unification ministry, North Korea condemns call to shut it down

DPRK state media criticizes conservative leader’s suggestion to shutter ministry it has labeled a US ‘puppet’

Long critical of unification ministry, North Korea condemns call to shut it down
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 19, 2021