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North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
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North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data

Shipments were the highest since 2011, though cereal imports remained constant

North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 20, 2019
Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Lawmaker says the two sides discussed “specific projects,” but repeats concerns over sanctions

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2019
KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

New promotion raises possibility of resumed work near 105-story "Hotel of Doom"

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2019
In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media

In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media

Yonhap News Agency suing competitor for unauthorized distribution of the Rodong Sinmun

In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 19, 2019
UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
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UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea

The panel identified "Liberty Shipping as the operator of other designated vessels as well as DPRK-flagged ships"

UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 19, 2019
N. Korea likely not preparing for launch at Sohae facility: ROK defense minister

N. Korea likely not preparing for launch at Sohae facility: ROK defense minister

Foreign minister Kang, however, expresses "concerns" over potential future nuclear, missile tests

N. Korea likely not preparing for launch at Sohae facility: ROK defense minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 18, 2019
N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

Bilateral exchanges also continued in Pyongyang with visit of Russian parliamentary delegation

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2019
More sanctions needed on N.Korea, but alongside econ. development plan: Brooks

More sanctions needed on N.Korea, but alongside econ. development plan: Brooks

General Vincent Brooks assesses failure of Hanoi summit and identifies ways forward for U.S.-DPRK

More sanctions needed on N.Korea, but alongside econ. development plan: Brooks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2019
U.S. should be ready to apply “additional pressure on the Kim regime” – Markey

U.S. should be ready to apply “additional pressure on the Kim regime” – Markey

U.S. has hundreds of new sanctions ready on North Korea, Trump previously warned

U.S. should be ready to apply “additional pressure on the Kim regime” – Markey
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2019
North Korea has “no intention” of yielding to present U.S. demands: vice FM

North Korea has “no intention” of yielding to present U.S. demands: vice FM

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un to make an announcement on the issue "soon," Choe Son Hui says

North Korea has “no intention” of yielding to present U.S. demands: vice FM
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham March 14, 2019