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North Korean media condemns South’s “empty talk” as diplomatic impasse continues

North Korean media condemns South’s “empty talk” as diplomatic impasse continues

Externally-focused outlets urge Seoul to take prompt action to improve ties

North Korean media condemns South’s “empty talk” as diplomatic impasse continues
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 9, 2019
China opens new Sino-North Korea border crossing in Jilin province

China opens new Sino-North Korea border crossing in Jilin province

Authorities reported to have spent $41 million on new facilities

China opens new Sino-North Korea border crossing in Jilin province
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 9, 2019
Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
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Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data

Shipment almost totally comprised of automobile gasoline, trade figures suggest

Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 8, 2019
N. Korea seeking over $5 million in foreign investment for deep sea exploration

N. Korea seeking over $5 million in foreign investment for deep sea exploration

Research will see mineral-rich water analyzed for potential use in "cosmetics," among other things

N. Korea seeking over $5 million in foreign investment for deep sea exploration
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 8, 2019
Kim Jong Un praises new facilities in visit to recently-renovated department store

Kim Jong Un praises new facilities in visit to recently-renovated department store

Recent work at Taesong stopping mall previously linked to powerful Kyonghung Guidance Bureau

Kim Jong Un praises new facilities in visit to recently-renovated department store
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 8, 2019
Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea

Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea

DPRK-flagged Saebyol spotted conducting likely ship-to-ship transfer last month

Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 7, 2019
North Korea extends Wonsan-Kalma construction deadline to April 2020: KCNA

North Korea extends Wonsan-Kalma construction deadline to April 2020: KCNA

Project now set to be wrapped up in time for next year's Day of the Sun holiday

North Korea extends Wonsan-Kalma construction deadline to April 2020: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 6, 2019
Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit

Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit

U.S. Secretary of State says that all diplomatic channels remain open

Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 5, 2019
North Korea wraps up renovations at Pyongyang’s Yanggakdo Hotel

North Korea wraps up renovations at Pyongyang’s Yanggakdo Hotel

Hotel reopens ahead of this weekend's marathon, April 15 "Day of the Sun" holiday

North Korea wraps up renovations at Pyongyang’s Yanggakdo Hotel
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 5, 2019
No Chinese fuel exports to North Korea since 2017, Beijing’s trade data suggests
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No Chinese fuel exports to North Korea since 2017, Beijing’s trade data suggests

Russia, Pongwha facility now DPRK's only official sources of refined fuels: data

No Chinese fuel exports to North Korea since 2017, Beijing’s trade data suggests
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 5, 2019