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Donald Trump says North Korea is ‘looking for trouble’

Donald Trump says North Korea is ‘looking for trouble’

U.S. President again says he will solve North Korean issue with or without China

Donald Trump says North Korea is ‘looking for trouble’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 11, 2017
Chinese FM denies reports of more troops on N. Korean border

Chinese FM denies reports of more troops on N. Korean border

Report in Japanese media claimed China was rattled by U.S. action in Syria

Chinese FM denies reports of more troops on N. Korean border
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2017
North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC
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North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC

Fall in both exports and imports could suggest increasing data inconsistencies, say experts

North Korea’s trade declined again in 2016: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2017
U.S. to strengthen deterrence, defensive capabilities in Asia: Trump

U.S. to strengthen deterrence, defensive capabilities in Asia: Trump

Remarks come as Trump set to discuss North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping

U.S. to strengthen deterrence, defensive capabilities in Asia: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2017
Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
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Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal

Vessels sailed from North Korea and are owned by Pyongyang-based companies.

Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2017
Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
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Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data

Exports of Russian coal to the DPRK increased over 2015 equivalents, however

Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 4, 2017
OFAC sanctions 11 N. Korean individuals, one company

OFAC sanctions 11 N. Korean individuals, one company

DPRK nationals working in China, Russia, Cuba and Vietnam added to OFAC list

OFAC sanctions 11 N. Korean individuals, one company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 31, 2017
Bulgaria reduces number of staff at North Korean embassy in Sofia

Bulgaria reduces number of staff at North Korean embassy in Sofia

Actions are in line with latest UN Resolution on North Korea

Bulgaria reduces number of staff at North Korean embassy in Sofia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2017
Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
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Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions

Chinese zinc imports increased nearly ten-fold over the previous month, customs data shows

Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2017
China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA
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China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA

Volumes decreased again compared to January, and were just half of last year's record imports

China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2017
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