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Two previously sanctioned N.Korea-linked ships return to service
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Two previously sanctioned N.Korea-linked ships return to service

One of the vessels formerly had close ties to a North Korean weapons smuggler

Two previously sanctioned N.Korea-linked ships return to service
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne February 3, 2017
Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags
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Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags

Fiji authorities deny issuing the flags, calling the registrations "fraudulent and illegal"

Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne January 18, 2017
Air Koryo jet conducts in-country flight following two month absence
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Air Koryo jet conducts in-country flight following two month absence

Flight path similar to previously test flight following mid-air incident aboard P-632 plane

Air Koryo jet conducts in-country flight following two month absence
Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald January 12, 2017
North Korean ships return to Chinese coal terminals
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North Korean ships return to Chinese coal terminals

Timed ban from Beijing expired on January 1

North Korean ships return to Chinese coal terminals
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne January 6, 2017
Russian trade with North Korean continues to fall in 2016
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Russian trade with North Korean continues to fall in 2016

Drop in Russian exports to North Korea cancels out small gains in imports

Russian trade with North Korean continues to fall in 2016
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne January 6, 2017
Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
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Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal

The small cargo ship has a North Korean flag and is operated by a Pyongyang based company

Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 30, 2016
North Korean heavy diesel truck imports hit record highs
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North Korean heavy diesel truck imports hit record highs

Amid 200-day labor campaign and flood recovery, North Korea imports more vehicles than ever

North Korean heavy diesel truck imports hit record highs
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 29, 2016
North Korea’s central bank possibly expanding, images suggest
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North Korea’s central bank possibly expanding, images suggest

Project remains unmentioned in North Korean state media

North Korea’s central bank possibly expanding, images suggest
JH AhnJH Ahn December 28, 2016
North Korean ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
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North Korean ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal

Small cargo ship left North Korean waters on the 14th, three days after Beijing's cut off

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 16, 2016
Trade between N.Korea, China up in first 10 months of 2016
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Trade between N.Korea, China up in first 10 months of 2016

China exported $150 million more between January - October this year compared to 2015

Trade between N.Korea, China up in first 10 months of 2016
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne December 15, 2016