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Amid North Korea coronavirus shutdown, ambassador says diplomatic work on hold

Amid North Korea coronavirus shutdown, ambassador says diplomatic work on hold

DPRK has been "completely isolated," Russia's top in-country diplomat writes

Amid North Korea coronavirus shutdown, ambassador says diplomatic work on hold
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 21, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN

More than 33,000 tons of refined petroleum reportedly exported to the DPRK in 2019, according to new UN data

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 20, 2020
United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
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United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea

Last time UN was able to remit cash to agencies working in DPRK was 2018

United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2020
Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief

Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief

Personnel reshuffle comes as North Korea seems to lower as a priority for the administration

Trump appoints new acting U.S. intelligence head, forces out DOD policy chief
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 19, 2020
Series of annual North Korean trade fairs set to kick off in April

Series of annual North Korean trade fairs set to kick off in April

Chongjin international trade fair in April and main Pyongyang expo in May scheduled barring coronavirus travel bans

Series of annual North Korean trade fairs set to kick off in April
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham February 19, 2020
Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected

Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected

Thae Yong-ho set to stand for election in April's South Korean legislative elections

Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 19, 2020
China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data

China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data

As Beijing pushed for an end to sanctions, it was also sending millions of medical supplies to DPRK

China exported $50 million in medical supplies to North Korea in 2019: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 19, 2020
North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention

North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention

North Korea also asked for medical supplies and personal protective equipment, says UNICEF

North Korea, WHO to meet in Geneva to discuss coronavirus prevention
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 18, 2020
North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
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North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close

All three DPRK restaurants in the United Arab Emirates appear to have shut down

North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 18, 2020
North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data

North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data

Cigarette imports continue despite pledges from DPRK leadership to crack down on foreign tobacco products

North Korea imported $75 million in tobacco products from China last year: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 18, 2020