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Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in January: UN
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in January: UN

Though UN PoE report indicates that reported numbers are only a fraction of real inflows

Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in January: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 13, 2019
U.S. will only value action on North Korea’s denuclearization: Pompeo

U.S. will only value action on North Korea’s denuclearization: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State says 'talk is cheap' and it's time for both sides to live up to commitments

U.S. will only value action on North Korea’s denuclearization: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 12, 2019
North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE

North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE

The DPRK's Nampho port identified as a hub for sanctions-breaking activity

North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 12, 2019
U.S. diplomacy with North Korea “very much alive”: Biegun

U.S. diplomacy with North Korea “very much alive”: Biegun

U.S. Special Representative on North Korea says progress slower than he hoped

U.S. diplomacy with North Korea “very much alive”: Biegun
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 11, 2019
North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
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North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019

But exports of DPRK goods to neighboring China remained at historic lows

North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 8, 2019
Washington still open to talks with North Korea: Bolton

Washington still open to talks with North Korea: Bolton

U.S. National Security Advisor says Washington studying situation at DPRK missile site

Washington still open to talks with North Korea: Bolton
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 7, 2019
North Korea condemns scaled back ROK-U.S. military drills

North Korea condemns scaled back ROK-U.S. military drills

KCNA called the smaller scale exercises an "open challenge" to peace on the Korean Peninsula

North Korea condemns scaled back ROK-U.S. military drills
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 7, 2019
Trump would be “very disappointed” if North Korea rebuilding missile site

Trump would be “very disappointed” if North Korea rebuilding missile site

U.S. President says Washington will "take a look" at the apparent activity at Sohae

Trump would be “very disappointed” if North Korea rebuilding missile site
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 6, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
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Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC

The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 6, 2019
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
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Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit

UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal

Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2019
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