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North Korean ships remain idle, with only one possible shipment in late December
Activity at east DPRK coast ports included a single voyage seen leaving China for Nampho on Dec. 25, 2020
January 6, 2021
Packed parking lot suggests North Korean Party Congress is underway: Satellite
Satellite imagery shows a full parking lot at the expected event venue, all while attendees' hotel looked empty
January 5, 2021
Ships openly admit to buying illegal fishing permits from North Korea
Chinese and South Korean-flagged ships said they’re involved in potential sanctions-violating acts, new documents show
January 1, 2021
North Korean military trucks flock to parade training lot before Party Congress
Satellite imagery shows vehicles amassing at Mirim parade training area in Pyongyang in late Dec. 2020
December 31, 2020
Sudden flurry of Air Koryo flights spotted ahead of North Korea’s Party Congress
Two planes detected at airport near Chongjin on Dec. 25, possibly to pick up delegates for the January Party Congress
December 30, 2020
DPRK-China trade continues to sputter, making hydropower and soap stand out
New, official Chinese trade data shows that Pyongyang made at least $1 million from electricity exports for November
December 28, 2020
Activity ramps up in Pyongyang ahead of Party Congress: satellite imagery
Large-scale gatherings held at North Korean capital’s main square and military parade practice grounds on Dec. 24
December 25, 2020
North Korea’s trade with China free falls in November, reaching new record lows
Chinese exports to the DPRK fell 41% from October, with potentially disastrous consequences for North Korea's economy
December 24, 2020
DPRK-linked hackers continue cyber assault on vaccine researchers
Lazarus Group uses range of malware against pharma industry and governments, but expert warns strategies may shift
December 24, 2020
Nearly five years later, high rises near Kim Il Sung square are still unfinished
Recent ground-level photos show that central Pyongyang apartments remain incomplete
December 23, 2020
