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Newly christened North Korean ship visits Chinese ports in first known voyage
Data shows Jang Su San much smaller than state media reported, ship's unusual movements outside China’s Yangtai
June 27, 2022
North Korea-China trade plunges in May as DPRK battles COVID outbreak
Zero official imports of medications, masks and ventilators suggests Beijing is providing aid for free, expert says
June 20, 2022
Freight ship visits North Korean port weeks after picking up cargo in Busan
Expert says movements point to rare direct shipment between Koreas, a likely violation of UN and South Korean sanctions
June 17, 2022
Work resumes at North Korean aerospace base after Kim Jong Un’s visit: Imagery
Activity at ‘space environmental test base’ suggests DPRK pushing forward plans for military reconnaissance satellite
June 17, 2022
Obscure vessels conduct likely ship-to-ship transfer in North Korean waters
Activity aligns with trend of illegal transfers well outside ports due to COVID-19 and sanctions concerns, expert says
June 15, 2022
North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project
State media says framework construction ‘nearing completion’ at 10,000-home project in Pyongyang’s Hwasong area
June 6, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s Princess yacht appears to sail to island retreat: Imagery
North Korean leader likely only one to use luxury yacht, adding to evidence Kim vacationing amid COVID lockdown
June 2, 2022
North Korea shines new light on disappearance of major conglomerate
Images in DPRK trade magazine suggest up-and-coming business has taken over assets of defunct Korea Kumgang Group
June 1, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware through fake updates for network routers
While malware not new, disguising it as a router update is a first for Kimsuky, researchers say
June 1, 2022
North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery
Satellite imagery shows three Air Koryo cargo planes haven’t moved since returning from Shenyang last week
May 25, 2022
