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North Korea says relations with U.S. could progress “wonderfully”
But only if the U.S. responds to the DPRK's "efforts" with "trustworthy measures"
Shinzo Abe says he is willing to meet with Kim Jong Un
Japanese Prime Minister promises to "break the shell of mutual distrust" in 2019
U.S. could roll back North Korea sanctions after “significant” step: Bolton
U.S. national security advisor appears to soften stance on UN sanctions against the DPRK
Sanctioned North Korean smugglers leave DPRK waters in 2019
Ships under U.S. sanctions and linked to Pyongyang's illicit operations headed further afield in the first few weeks of the year
Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in winter months
Moscow's reported shipments higher than Beijing's in 2018
Pompeo hails ongoing “progress” in talks with North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State also discusses possibility of private sector investment in the DPRK
Sweden praises “constructive” U.S.-DPRK talks as meetings in Stockholm wrap up
Two sides reportedly discussed "confidence building, economic development and long-term engagement"
Chinese oil exports to North Korea climb in November: UN data
Overall yearly total well below UN-mandated caps on fuel shipments to the DPRK
Kazakhstan stops reporting large oil shipments to North Korea
The central Asian country reported shipments valued at more than USD$100 million over the last three months
Heatmaps for 2018 show North Korean vessels’ disappearing footprint at sea
But ships registered in Togo, Sierra Leone, Belize and Palau could be picking up the slack
