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China may be “exerting negative pressure” on North Korea talks: Trump

China may be “exerting negative pressure” on North Korea talks: Trump

U.S. President says he believes Kim Jong Un will stick to Singapore agreement

China may be “exerting negative pressure” on North Korea talks: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 9, 2018
Top UN aid official will visit North Korea on July 9

Top UN aid official will visit North Korea on July 9

Visit is the first from an emergency relief coordinator since 2011

Top UN aid official will visit North Korea on July 9
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2018
As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?
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As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?

Seoul is optimistic, but major hurdles - from sanctions to logistics - loom large

As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2018
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
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China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN

Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels

China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 5, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 4, 2018
Pompeo to visit North Korea again on July 5: White House

Pompeo to visit North Korea again on July 5: White House

U.S. Secretary of State set to meet with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un

Pompeo to visit North Korea again on July 5: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 2, 2018
Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
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Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship

Despite deletions, some ships continue to sail under the African nation's colors

Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 29, 2018
Chinese cross-border sanctions enforcement has slipped, Pompeo says

Chinese cross-border sanctions enforcement has slipped, Pompeo says

Secretary of State says recent weeks have seen "a modest amount" of backsliding by Beijing

Chinese cross-border sanctions enforcement has slipped, Pompeo says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2018
China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
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China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company

Vessel had been previously deregistered by Panama, indicating possible UN resolution breach

China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2018
Pompeo will not put a timeline on N.Korean denuclearization: CNN

Pompeo will not put a timeline on N.Korean denuclearization: CNN

But Washington still willing to "reassess" if it does not believe negotiations in good faith

Pompeo will not put a timeline on N.Korean denuclearization: CNN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 25, 2018
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