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Seized N. Korean ammunition was headed to Egyptian ballistic missile producer: PoE
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Seized N. Korean ammunition was headed to Egyptian ballistic missile producer: PoE

UN Panel of Experts highlights group's "long-standing relationship" with the DPRK

Seized N. Korean ammunition was headed to Egyptian ballistic missile producer: PoE
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 6, 2018
N. Korea using lessons learned from weapon smuggling to transport coal: PoE
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N. Korea using lessons learned from weapon smuggling to transport coal: PoE

Leaked report says Pyongyang continued to make millions from restricted commodities in 2017

N. Korea using lessons learned from weapon smuggling to transport coal: PoE
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 6, 2018
Russia denies involvement in North Korean coal smuggling

Russia denies involvement in North Korean coal smuggling

Moscow says Russian ports are not transit points for coal deliveries to other countries

Russia denies involvement in North Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 26, 2018
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in December: reports

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in December: reports

But ongoing prohibited trade at sea casts doubt on DPRK fuel supplies

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in December: reports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 25, 2018
Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation
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Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation

Research finds a large Chinese company at the heart of international network

Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation
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James Byrne | Leo Byrne January 15, 2018
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals continue to fall in November
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North Korean imports of Chinese cereals continue to fall in November

Month's figures represent less than half of their 2016 equivalents

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals continue to fall in November
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 12, 2018
Trump open to talks with North Korea: White House

Trump open to talks with North Korea: White House

Though Washington did not specify when or under what conditions

Trump open to talks with North Korea: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 10, 2018
Ahead of UNSC ban, North Korea earns USD$36 million from textile exports
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Ahead of UNSC ban, North Korea earns USD$36 million from textile exports

November saw shipments fall to lower levels than previous months, however

Ahead of UNSC ban, North Korea earns USD$36 million from textile exports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 10, 2018
Washington “welcomes” inter-Korean Winter Olympics talks: State Department

Washington “welcomes” inter-Korean Winter Olympics talks: State Department

South Korea and U.S. committed to continuing maximum pressure campaign, statement adds

Washington “welcomes” inter-Korean Winter Olympics talks: State Department
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 9, 2018
First North Korean oil tanker in months broadcasts location at Chinese port
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First North Korean oil tanker in months broadcasts location at Chinese port

Sanctioned oil tanker broadcasts its position for a few hours, before disappearing from tracking systems

First North Korean oil tanker in months broadcasts location at Chinese port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 8, 2018
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