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Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea’s Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties

Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea’s Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties

The City Hostel Berlin has found itself accused of a possible UN sanctions breach

Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea’s Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 11, 2017
Trump and Moon Jae-in pledge cooperation on North Korea

Trump and Moon Jae-in pledge cooperation on North Korea

Moon said to have accepted invitation to visit Washington

Trump and Moon Jae-in pledge cooperation on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2017
North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
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North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports

Both give Dalian - their former primary destination - a wide berth

North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2017
Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
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Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue

Shipments lower than February and last year's equivalents, however

Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2017
White House says fourth detention of U.S. citizen in N. Korea “concerning”

White House says fourth detention of U.S. citizen in N. Korea “concerning”

Washington will work with Swedish Embassy in DPRK to attempt to secure release: Spicer

White House says fourth detention of U.S. citizen in N. Korea “concerning”
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 8, 2017
North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
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North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March

Spikes were not enough to indicate upcoming supply shortages

North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2017
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal drop to zero in March
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Chinese imports of N. Korean coal drop to zero in March

Though shipments of iron - another restricted commodity - nearly doubled

Chinese imports of N. Korean coal drop to zero in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2017
N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues
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N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues

Satellite imagery confirms that at least two vessels likely unloaded their coal cargos in China's Jingtang Port

N. Korean ships open cargo holds in Chinese port, suggesting coal trade continues
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 28, 2017
U.S. seeks peaceful North Korea solution, but will defend itself: White House

U.S. seeks peaceful North Korea solution, but will defend itself: White House

Washington will look to increase sanctions and economic pressure on the DPRK, says Tillerson

U.S. seeks peaceful North Korea solution, but will defend itself: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 26, 2017
N. Korea is the most “imminent” threat to U.S., experts tell Senate

N. Korea is the most “imminent” threat to U.S., experts tell Senate

But expert panel advises U.S. senate against military options, pre-emptive strikes

N. Korea is the most “imminent” threat to U.S., experts tell Senate
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 25, 2017
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