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UNICEF calls for $16.5 million in donations for North Korea
Request is $1.5 million lower than last year, despite widespread flooding in DPRK's north-east
Two previously sanctioned N.Korea-linked ships return to service
One of the vessels formerly had close ties to a North Korean weapons smuggler
Despite economic slowdown, China-N. Korea trade rebounded in 2016
The DPRK increased exports of coal and ores in 2016, in potentially multiple breaches of UN sanctions
U.S. Senate expert hearing covers N. Korea sanctions, China, military
Nicholas Eberstadt and Scott Snyder call for tougher approach on China
UN publishes new five year strategic framework for N. Korea
Updated objectives highlight four key areas for UN agencies in country to prioritize
North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December
Though DPRK importers are spending more on a different category of fuel
Beijing says it’s ‘in line’ with obligations on N. Korean coal
Foreign ministry claim comes after Chinese trade data shows no reduction in coal imports
Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters
Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ
Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters
Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags
Fiji authorities deny issuing the flags, calling the registrations "fraudulent and illegal"
