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Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships
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Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships

Number of DPRK ships using Fijian flags drops between February and March

Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 28, 2017
N. Korea invents ‘quantum code communication’ tech: Naenara

N. Korea invents ‘quantum code communication’ tech: Naenara

Quantum communication system would make hacking or eavesdropping more difficult

N. Korea invents ‘quantum code communication’ tech: Naenara
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 24, 2017
Taiwanese ship travels from N. Korean port to Chinese coal power plant
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Taiwanese ship travels from N. Korean port to Chinese coal power plant

Member states must notify UN of foreign coal shipments from the DPRK's Rason port

Taiwanese ship travels from N. Korean port to Chinese coal power plant
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Leo Byrne March 24, 2017
India bans trade in military equipment with North Korea

India bans trade in military equipment with North Korea

Announcement come 11 years after UN resolution 1718

India bans trade in military equipment with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2017
Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service
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Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service

Another previously sanctioned ship was detained after failing an inspection in China

Third formerly UN blacklisted ship returns to service
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2017
SWIFT blocks four more North Korean banks

SWIFT blocks four more North Korean banks

The financial messaging service has barred seven DPRK banks since March 9

SWIFT blocks four more North Korean banks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 17, 2017
UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
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UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month

Figures cast doubt on Beijing's claims that traders had approached a UN quota

UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 17, 2017
Drone deployment in S.Korea not response to increasing tensions: USFK

Drone deployment in S.Korea not response to increasing tensions: USFK

Drones will be sent next year, part of long-term strategic plan to outfit all U.S. combat brigades

Drone deployment in S.Korea not response to increasing tensions: USFK
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 15, 2017
North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January
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North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January

The North's fuel imports often show high volatility, however

North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 15, 2017
North Korean ship sinks near Chinese port

North Korean ship sinks near Chinese port

The cargo vessel did not seem to be broadcasting location when it struck a Chinese oil tanker

North Korean ship sinks near Chinese port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 13, 2017
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