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Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
Primary export remains coal, however, valued at USD$9 million over the two month period
China says September trade with N. Korea down nearly 40 percent
Figures compare the trade with the same month last year, though also include discrepancies
2.9 magnitude earthquake detected in North Korea
Event had "earthquake like characteristics" according to the USGS
North Korean atlas shows Crimea as part of Russia
Russian embassy in DPRK says Pyongyang "respects" results of controversial 2014 referendum
Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister
In TASS interview, Ri Yong Ho threatens U.S., says North Korea will not negotiate nukes
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues
U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis
Comments come as a senior U.S. general says there is no "risk-free option" for the DPRK
“Only one thing will work” on North Korea: Trump
U.S. President says diplomatic approaches on the DPRK have failed
Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports
Visits come roughly thirty days after China's implementation of UN embargo
North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
90-day grace period could allow the trade to continue for now