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Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March
1718 Committee figures are at odds with numbers issued by China's customs agency
May 16, 2017
North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
Both give Dalian - their former primary destination - a wide berth
May 10, 2017
Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
Shipments lower than February and last year's equivalents, however
May 9, 2017
Foreigners banned from visiting statues of Kims throughout North Korea
Suspension comes amid rumors U.S. and South Korea attempted to assassinate Kim Jong Un on April 15
May 5, 2017
North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
Spikes were not enough to indicate upcoming supply shortages
May 5, 2017
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal drop to zero in March
Though shipments of iron - another restricted commodity - nearly doubled
May 3, 2017
Gas price surge continues in Pyongyang, residents say, but some unaffected
Tourism industry not yet impacted by price hikes, despite experience of foreign residents
May 2, 2017
North Korea rolls out new license plate format for vehicle owners
New plates could be intended to enhance readability by CCTV, expert says
April 28, 2017
Solar cars increasingly seen in N.Korea’s Pyongsong science hub
Variants of Chinese electronic cars spotted in Pyongsong with solar panel roofs
April 26, 2017
Amid reports of price hikes, North Korean oil tankers go quiet
Business continues as usual, however, for DPRK tankers headed to Russia's Far East
April 25, 2017
