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North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
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North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port

The 3900-tonne cargo ship was allowed into a terminal shortly after arriving in the area

North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 19, 2017
Russia delivers 2400 tons of aid to North Korea

Russia delivers 2400 tons of aid to North Korea

The delivery is the first of two shipments of flour scheduled as part of Russia's WFP contributions

Russia delivers 2400 tons of aid to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2017
U.S. bill looks to bar traders working with N. Korea from dollar system

U.S. bill looks to bar traders working with N. Korea from dollar system

New legislation would also target foreign companies using North Korean labor

U.S. bill looks to bar traders working with N. Korea from dollar system
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 14, 2017
N. Korean ferry arrived in Russia with 34 safety deficiencies

N. Korean ferry arrived in Russia with 34 safety deficiencies

Infractions include fire safety, navigation, structural issues and "life-saving appliances"

N. Korean ferry arrived in Russia with 34 safety deficiencies
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 13, 2017
North Korea is U.S.’s “top security concern”: State Department

North Korea is U.S.’s “top security concern”: State Department

U.S. will consider DPRK sanctions implementation in unilateral sanctions on other countries: state

North Korea is U.S.’s “top security concern”: State Department
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2017
U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA

U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA

Test indicates THAAD's capability to defend Guam, Japan and South Korea from DPRK missiles

U.S. successfully tests THAAD missile defense system over Alaska: MDA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
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North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017

May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show

North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
South Korea, Japan, U.S. issue joint statement on N. Korea

South Korea, Japan, U.S. issue joint statement on N. Korea

The three countries call for additional pressure, further UNSC resolutions, following ICBM test

South Korea, Japan, U.S. issue joint statement on N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 7, 2017
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
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UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May

UN figures come as U.S. President criticizes China for increasing trade with North Korea

UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 7, 2017
Despite ban reports, N. Korean tankers used CNPC terminals in May, June
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Despite ban reports, N. Korean tankers used CNPC terminals in May, June

Additional fuel supplies may come from a private company based near Shanghai, tracking data shows

Despite ban reports, N. Korean tankers used CNPC terminals in May, June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2017
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