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China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data
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China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data

Though official deliveries remain well below previous levels and UN quota

China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 11, 2018
Sanctioned Russian vessel leaves South Korea after finding fuel provider

Sanctioned Russian vessel leaves South Korea after finding fuel provider

Previous reports indicated South Korean fuel suppliers were wary of U.S. sanctions

Sanctioned Russian vessel leaves South Korea after finding fuel provider
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 9, 2018
Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC
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Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC

Three month total of oil shipments now exceeds USD$100 million

Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2018
North Korea’s sanctioned ships take to international waters
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North Korea’s sanctioned ships take to international waters

Numerous vessels currently or formerly under UN sanctions appear on tracking systems

North Korea’s sanctioned ships take to international waters
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 6, 2018
Second summit needed as North Korea not living up to commitments: Bolton

Second summit needed as North Korea not living up to commitments: Bolton

U.S. national security adviser adds that meeting with Kim planned for early 2019

Second summit needed as North Korea not living up to commitments: Bolton
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 4, 2018
Ship sanctioned for North Korean coal smuggling docks in China

Ship sanctioned for North Korean coal smuggling docks in China

Vessel prohibited from entering foreign ports under international sanctions

Ship sanctioned for North Korean coal smuggling docks in China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 3, 2018
Abe, Trump discuss North Korea at G20

Abe, Trump discuss North Korea at G20

U.S. President also met with Moon Jae-in on the sidelines of the gathering

Abe, Trump discuss North Korea at G20
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 30, 2018
Vietnam willing to share development model with North Korea

Vietnam willing to share development model with North Korea

Hanoi also ready to help with the negotiation process

Vietnam willing to share development model with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 30, 2018
Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities
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Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities

Traffic in 2018 is reduced when visually compared to the previous year, however

Satellite imagery time lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal facilities
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne November 30, 2018
North Korean tanker returns from Russia, seemingly empty handed
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North Korean tanker returns from Russia, seemingly empty handed

Visit is the second time the tanker has been in the region since October

North Korean tanker returns from Russia, seemingly empty handed
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 28, 2018
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