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Two more sanctioned North Korean ships move between S. Korea, Japan
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Two more sanctioned North Korean ships move between S. Korea, Japan

Vessels possibly following a very long route around the Korean Peninsula

Two more sanctioned North Korean ships move between S. Korea, Japan
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 9, 2016
North Korea quadruples rice imports after flood
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North Korea quadruples rice imports after flood

KITA figures show highest spending in two years on Chinese rice imports

North Korea quadruples rice imports after flood
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 3, 2016
New government offices under construction in Pyongyang, photos show
Analysis

New government offices under construction in Pyongyang, photos show

New building could be the result of the Seventh Congress of the Workers Party of Korea held in May, expert says

New government offices under construction in Pyongyang, photos show
JH AhnJH Ahn November 2, 2016
Large North Korean seafood exports continue in September
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Large North Korean seafood exports continue in September

Though seasonal, average monthly shipments nearly double last year's

Large North Korean seafood exports continue in September
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 1, 2016
Sanctioned North Korean vessel heads into international waters
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Sanctioned North Korean vessel heads into international waters

Designated vessels an increasingly rare sight away from North Korean waters

Sanctioned North Korean vessel heads into international waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 31, 2016
Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
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Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal

New high rises likely the result of 70 and 200-day labor campaigns

Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 27, 2016
North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
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North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September

KITA figures show gasoline imports increased, not jet-fuels as reported by S. Korean media

North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 26, 2016
North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
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North Korean vehicle imports jump in August

Despite increase, vehicle imports from China have fallen 15% since 2013

North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 25, 2016
Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
Analysis

Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City

New apartments, storage, office and hotel being built using Chinese construction methods, says S.Korean expert

Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
JH AhnJH Ahn October 19, 2016
North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
Evergreen

North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016

Chinese trade figures show fall in cell phone imports since 2014 high

North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 19, 2016