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North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years
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U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year
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Several North Korean tankers return to service
Though activity still low when compared to recent years
The Philippines bans all trade with North Korea
The country's Foreign Secretary says the move is in line with UN resolutions
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North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
The project nears completion despite possible supply issues and impending ban
Trump says military options on N. Korea not ‘first choice’
U.S. President implies Xi Jinping is taking action on North Korea
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As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline
U.S., North Korea should refrain from dangerous “rhetoric”: Guterres
UN Secretary General says DPRK nuclear program is the "most dangerous crisis we face today"
Moon, Putin discuss cutting off North Korea’s oil flows
Kremlin continues to stress importance of a resumption of talks, however
Beijing lodged “stern” complaints to DPRK embassy over nuke test
FM spokesperson declines to say if China was given warning ahead of time
