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North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company
8008-tonne Koya was formerly operated by DPRK-backed sanctions evaders
Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador
Alexander Matsegora's figures are lower than those reported to the UN, however
“No rush” on North Korea negotiations: Trump
U.S. President also says "Russia has agreed to help with North Korea"
China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures
Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.
China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017
Despite lack of trade figures, China's customs agency gives some overall numbers at press conference
Bright future: how a North Korean ship was sanctioned twice by the UN
Vessel was linked to everything from weapon smuggling to the DPRK's illicit coal trade
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Vessel has changed name, owner since U.S. designation last year
NATO calls for continued sanctions pressure on North Korea
DPRK also called on to "eliminate its nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare capabilities"
Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media
Pair were reportedly working illegally in a local Pyongyang-run restaurant
