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Malaysia to reopen embassy in North Korea: PM

Malaysia to reopen embassy in North Korea: PM

Mahathir Mohamad says the two countries should improve trade

Malaysia to reopen embassy in North Korea: PM
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 12, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
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As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2018
Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Announcement is not the first time Khartoum has claimed to have cut ties with Pyongyang, however

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2018
Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea

If accurate, shipments must also be reported to the UN

Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 6, 2018
N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days

Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue

N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2018
Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
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Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border

Satellite imagery reveals multiple developments in Tumangang within past 18 months

Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
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North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years

Solar cells are currently sanctioned by the UN as part of wider restrictions on machinery

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 4, 2018
Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
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Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port

Visits come at similar time to other DPRK ships heading to a coal handling facility

Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 1, 2018
Washington expects summit to take place on June 12: White House

Washington expects summit to take place on June 12: White House

Current set of negotiations in Singapore, DMZ focused on denuclearization

Washington expects summit to take place on June 12: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 30, 2018
Washington continues to “actively prepare” for summit: Sanders

Washington continues to “actively prepare” for summit: Sanders

White House Press Secretary says that Pyongyang is more cooperative since the cancellation

Washington continues to “actively prepare” for summit: Sanders
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2018
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