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North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port
The trip is the vessel's second to the same area since June
U.S. helping Pacific Island nations enforce North Korea maritime sanctions
State Department says it's helping shipping registries in the region perform due diligence
North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East
Tanker is not sanctioned, though possibly ties to a designated company
Japan seeks to increase missile defense budget to counter North Korea
Tokyo plans to increase spending from $1.2 billion to $4.9 billion to purchase new systems, upgrades
Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing
The Chinese government reacted strongly to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July
Moscow's figures for June and July still not available on UN's website
Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress
U.S. President also appears to contradict Mattis statement on joint military drills
No plans to suspend additional joint military exercises: Mattis
U.S. Secretary of Defense says negotiations will be "a long and challenging effort"
Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea
Blue House may delay the opening following cancellation of Mike Pompeo's trip to the DPRK
Business as usual for vessels named by PoE for N. Korean coal smuggling
Ships continue to exhibit gaps in their location broadcasts, in probable breach of maritime laws
