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Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures

Value of reported shipments significantly lower than those listed in a Justice Department filing

Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 3, 2017
North Korea conducts likely nuclear test after showcasing thermonuclear device

North Korea conducts likely nuclear test after showcasing thermonuclear device

Earthquake felt in Yanji, northeast China, where air raid sirens went off

North Korea conducts likely nuclear test after showcasing thermonuclear device
NK News
NK News September 2, 2017
Kim Jong Un inspects thermonuclear weapon to be loaded in ICBM warhead

Kim Jong Un inspects thermonuclear weapon to be loaded in ICBM warhead

North Korea says all components domestically produced, meaning unlimited production possible

Kim Jong Un inspects thermonuclear weapon to be loaded in ICBM warhead
Damin Jung
Damin Jung September 2, 2017
About 70-80,000 Chinese tourists visit North Korean port area annually: report

About 70-80,000 Chinese tourists visit North Korean port area annually: report

Chinese and Russian interest in North Korea tourism remain active, expert says

About 70-80,000 Chinese tourists visit North Korean port area annually: report
Damin Jung
Damin Jung September 1, 2017
Pressure policies against North Korea won’t work, Vladimir Putin says

Pressure policies against North Korea won’t work, Vladimir Putin says

Comments suggest Russian support for more sanctions at the UN may not be forthcoming

Pressure policies against North Korea won’t work, Vladimir Putin says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 1, 2017
Seoul promotes projects in preparation for inter-Korean economic cooperation

Seoul promotes projects in preparation for inter-Korean economic cooperation

MOU pushing ahead with review of plan to improve Kaesong Industrial Complex

Seoul promotes projects in preparation for inter-Korean economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 1, 2017
North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
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North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July

Though the trade should stop on September 5

North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2017
UK and Japan to push for new UN resolution on North Korea

UK and Japan to push for new UN resolution on North Korea

UK joins Japanese and South Korean backing for new UN Resolution in response to launch

UK and Japan to push for new UN resolution on North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 31, 2017
North and South Korea make contact in Bangkok at DPRK census planning talks

North and South Korea make contact in Bangkok at DPRK census planning talks

Delegates from Seoul and Pyongyang participate in talks on UNFPA plans for 2018 study

North and South Korea make contact in Bangkok at DPRK census planning talks
Damin Jung
Damin Jung August 31, 2017
Air Koryo showcases expanded soft drink range at Rason Trade Fair

Air Koryo showcases expanded soft drink range at Rason Trade Fair

North Korean state airline now appears to be producing 10 different soft drinks

Air Koryo showcases expanded soft drink range at Rason Trade Fair
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 31, 2017