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North Korea imports only $32,000 worth of Chinese goods amid deep trade slump
Chinese exports to the DPRK hit a record low since at least 2017, according to new numbers from January and February
March 19, 2021
Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’
One of North Korea’s biggest energy sites is nearing its end while another remains under construction, new report says
March 17, 2021
North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline
North Korea’s largest trade partner, China, has not published any 2021 trade data on North Korea so far
March 16, 2021
Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
Photos of unflagged tankers lashed together with hoses show North Korea’s economy still running on oil, experts say
March 15, 2021
Sluggish progress on key construction despite rare visits by DPRK leader
Homes built after storm may have stalled work on Kim’s favored chicken farm
March 12, 2021
North Korean shipping rises in early March, hinting at loosened quarantine rules
13 ships made significant voyages, with old identities resurfacing after years off-grid
March 12, 2021
UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang
Records indicate trade representative may have served as diplomat in Moscow prior to weapons deal
March 10, 2021
North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade
Satellite imagery suggests nighttime procession, but formations differ from preparations for weapons show
March 10, 2021
North Korean ships resume coal smuggling as ice and restrictions thaw
Vessel movements near Nampho port’s coal yard in February indicate loosened COVID-19 measures
March 9, 2021
Cyberattack links North Korean hackers to ransomware used for extortions
Researchers suspect collaboration between Lazarus Group and criminals behind the TFlower extortion campaign
March 5, 2021
