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Russian diplomats exit North Korea on trolleys built for evacuating foreigners
The eight Russian Embassy staff left amid an overall exodus of diplomats and aid workers who were stationed in Pyongyang
Delegations traveling to and from North Korea flatlined in 2020, new tool shows
A new NK Pro research tool tracked more than 7,500 groups that traveled to or from North Korea starting in 1997
North Korea appoints foreign trade specialist as ambassador to China
Ri Ryong Nam's appointment hints at greater economic exchange between North Korea and China, experts say
Phoning it in: North Korea’s archaic (and expensive) international call system
Calling Pyongyang is relatively straightforward - if you have the patience, the time and the money
Filmmaker says he’s still sitting on evidence of North Korean weapons deals
“The Mole” depicted shady DPRK dealings, but the U.N. allegedly hasn’t seen extra evidence gathered by the filmmaker
North Korea vessels illegally exported coal and imported ‘humanitarian aid’
It’s unclear what North Korea imported, but the country’s coal exports suggest poor sanctions enforcement abroad
North Korea imported up to eight times its legal fuel limit in 2020: UN report
Illicit fuel imports similar in scale to 2019, but coal exports dropped sharply after July's COVID-19 restrictions
One year of COVID-19: The humanitarian impact of North Korea’s border lockdown
Foreign aid, personnel and funding have plummeted while thousands of North Koreans continue to suffer
One year of COVID-19: When will North Korea reopen its borders?
North Korea will likely maintain its lockdown until 2022 – and thousands of ordinary people will suffer as a result
North Korea’s market exchange rate for foreigners suddenly drops by more than 9%
The abrupt shift could mean trade and travel restrictions will stay in place for the foreseeable future, experts say
