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Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales
September 10, 2020
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu
September 8, 2020
How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade
150 companies in Dandong were behind around 25% of Chinese exports to North Korea in 2016 — roughly $750 million
September 4, 2020
Flooded homes, factories and streets: The scope of Typhoon Maysak’s damage
Widespread flooding evident across key DPRK city, including near Wonsan-Kalma airport and delayed beach resort project
September 4, 2020
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July
September 3, 2020
Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash
August 31, 2020
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
August 26, 2020
South Korean NGO to send dental equipment to ‘vulnerable groups’ in North Korea
Medical Aid for Children (MAC) gets sanctions exemptions to send dental equipment to the DPRK within the next six months
August 18, 2020
COVID-19 slows down ambulance and tuberculosis aid delivery to North Korea
The United Nations extends the delivery window for Doctors Without Borders after granting it sanctions exemptions
August 14, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea remain stable in June, medicine value rises
Staple items such as flour, oil, sugar and fuel decreased slightly while medicines made a big jump in volume and value
August 13, 2020
