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Trump calls off Pompeo’s upcoming trip to North Korea

Trump calls off Pompeo’s upcoming trip to North Korea

U.S. President cited lack of progress on denuclearization, said trip could happen later

Trump calls off Pompeo’s upcoming trip to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2018
Moscow “outraged” by UN Panel of Experts leak

Moscow “outraged” by UN Panel of Experts leak

Russian Foreign Ministry calls for an investigation into the leaks

Moscow “outraged” by UN Panel of Experts leak
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 23, 2018
Tropical cyclone currently forecast to hit North Korea

Tropical cyclone currently forecast to hit North Korea

Extreme weather expected to bring heavy rainfall to the region

Tropical cyclone currently forecast to hit North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2018
North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA

UN nuclear watchdog notes progress at numerous DPRK nuclear sites

North Korea’s continued nuclear development “grave” concern: IAEA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2018
North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
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North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian

But vessels registered in different jurisdictions with ties to DPRK go much further afield

North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2018
Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea
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Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea

Ship appeared to move in and out of South Korean port without broadcasting location

Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 17, 2018
New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow

New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow

Russian foreign ministry says new sanctions will only "undermine progress"

New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 16, 2018
North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June
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North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June

PRC exported goods worth USD$204 million to the DPRK last month, figures show

North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2018
Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
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Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC

A recent report fuels doubts on the accuracy of the official numbers, however

Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 14, 2018
How a coal smuggling scandal in S. Korea follows years of lax compliance
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How a coal smuggling scandal in S. Korea follows years of lax compliance

Ships with direct links to North Korea have been a frequent presence in ROK ports

How a coal smuggling scandal in S. Korea follows years of lax compliance
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 14, 2018
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