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Satellite imagery shows continued progress at Nampho oil terminal
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Satellite imagery shows continued progress at Nampho oil terminal

Upgrades on the facility have so far not slowed in the winter months

Satellite imagery shows continued progress at Nampho oil terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 10, 2019
Chinese trade with North Korea constant in November: data
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Chinese trade with North Korea constant in November: data

Reported PRC exports to DPRK likely to be USD$1 billion lower in 2017

Chinese trade with North Korea constant in November: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 9, 2019
PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
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PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea

Vessel has changed names, flags, and ownership structure since the UN reported illicit activity

PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 8, 2019
China a “good partner” in denuclearizing North Korea: Pompeo

China a “good partner” in denuclearizing North Korea: Pompeo

Ongoing trade war not undermining progress on denuclearization, Secretary of State insists

China a “good partner” in denuclearizing North Korea: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 7, 2019
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
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Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea

Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor

Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 31, 2018
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
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Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN

Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas

Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis
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North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis

Though vessels flagged in other jurisdictions may have picked up some of the slack

North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan
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UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan

Vessel apparently remains relatively active despite UN designation

UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 26, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC

Shipment is highest in value terms since July last year

Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 25, 2018
Judge orders North Korea to pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $501 million in damages

Judge orders North Korea to pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $501 million in damages

North Korea "liable for the torture, hostage taking, and extrajudicial killing of Otto Warmbier"

Judge orders North Korea to pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $501 million in damages
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 24, 2018
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