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Japan reports new evidence of ongoing North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Japan reports new evidence of ongoing North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

The An San 1 continues to be involved in reported STS transfers off the coast of China

Japan reports new evidence of ongoing North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 24, 2019
New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

Recently-released propaganda hopes to "inspire the people," state media reports

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2019
DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

Joint statement urges citizens to reject the "cunning moves of outsiders"

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA

Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA

DPRK leader thanks U.S. President for "determination" to improve relations

Kim Jong Un praises letter from Trump, orders preparations for second summit: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 23, 2019
Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months

Moscow's reported shipments higher than Beijing's in 2018

Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 23, 2019
DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

Washington reportedly demanding Seoul pay USD$1 billion under new agreement

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 23, 2019
North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

DPRK's construction of "large tourist complexes" reportedly sparking interest in public security

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 23, 2019
Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State also discusses possibility of private sector investment in the DPRK

Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 22, 2019
Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Move could attract tourists seeking cross-border day trips, faster train journey to Pyongyang

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 22, 2019
UNSC granted four humanitarian exemptions for DPRK work this month, website reveals

UNSC granted four humanitarian exemptions for DPRK work this month, website reveals

Waivers follow U.S. pledge to ease restrictions on aid work in North Korea

UNSC granted four humanitarian exemptions for DPRK work this month, website reveals
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 21, 2019