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Trump supports Seoul sending humanitarian aid to North Korea: Blue House

Trump supports Seoul sending humanitarian aid to North Korea: Blue House

Two leaders also discussed North Korea's recent missile test during call

Trump supports Seoul sending humanitarian aid to North Korea: Blue House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
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North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC

Possible seasonal dip came ahead of visit by UN food security assessment team

North Korea’s cereal imports fell to zero in February: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2019
North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State says Washington still open to diplomacy with Pyongyang

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2019
Trump says deal with North Korea “will happen” despite weapon launch

Trump says deal with North Korea “will happen” despite weapon launch

Kim will do "nothing to interfere" with the DPRK's economic potential, Trump adds

Trump says deal with North Korea “will happen” despite weapon launch
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2019
10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP

New UN assessment has universally negative conclusions about North Korea's food security

10.1 million people in North Korea food insecure: FAO, WFP
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2019
Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
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Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot

Oil tanker owned by well-known members of DPRK's illicit networks

Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 2, 2019
North Korea interested in assisting with Syria’s reconstruction: vice FM

North Korea interested in assisting with Syria’s reconstruction: vice FM

Pyongyang, Damascus must cooperate in the face of western sanctions, Pak Myong Guk says

North Korea interested in assisting with Syria’s reconstruction: vice FM
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 1, 2019
Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
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Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west

Renovations continue despite sanctions and only small reported amounts of oil trade

Upgrades continue at Nampho oil facility, while new storage added to the west
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 1, 2019
No Chinese gasoline, diesel shipments to North Korea in February: data
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No Chinese gasoline, diesel shipments to North Korea in February: data

Beijing continues an apparent fuel cut off, while sending small amounts of other refined petroleum products

No Chinese gasoline, diesel shipments to North Korea in February: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 29, 2019
Trump says he appreciates Russia and China’s help with North Korea

Trump says he appreciates Russia and China’s help with North Korea

U.S. president also denies paying reported $2 million medical bill for Otto Warmbier

Trump says he appreciates Russia and China’s help with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 26, 2019
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