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Gas price spike continues in Pyongyang amid Sino-DPRK spat, sources confirm
Increased gas pricing could last until June or July, one source says
April 24, 2017
Gas prices in N. Korea increase 83%, Pyongyang residents say
Multiple sources report huge pricing spike following three months of petroleum product stability
April 23, 2017
Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
Vessels sailed from North Korea and are owned by Pyongyang-based companies.
April 6, 2017
Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
Exports of Russian coal to the DPRK increased over 2015 equivalents, however
April 4, 2017
Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
Chinese zinc imports increased nearly ten-fold over the previous month, customs data shows
March 30, 2017
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
March 29, 2017
New 30+ floor buildings next to major Pyongyang square suggest regulations changing
New tower blocks appearing as close as 100m from capital's Kim Il Sung square
March 28, 2017
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
March 28, 2017
Construction progress at Tumen city’s new bridge appears stalled: imagery
Bridge would connect China and North Korea, work previously stalled due to weather
March 24, 2017
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
March 24, 2017
