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South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK
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South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK

Twenty thermal imaging cameras will be delivered to public facilities within the DPRK

South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK
Kelly KasulisKelly Kasulis July 21, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
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Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions

Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019

Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 17, 2020
North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
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North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project

New apartment blocks, factory improvements in Huichon touted a week after city said to be experiencing “problems”

North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 15, 2020
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
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Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable

Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy July 14, 2020
U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
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U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects

American Friends Service Committee says work will help to address the "critical issue of food availability" in the DPRK

U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 10, 2020
North Korea imported more Russian horses amid new work on elite equestrian parks
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North Korea imported more Russian horses amid new work on elite equestrian parks

30 horses sent during construction on mansion-complex's new track, harkening back to Kim's 2019 ride up "holy" mountain

North Korea imported more Russian horses amid new work on elite equestrian parks
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Min Chao Choy July 8, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
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Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows

In addition to 25,000 tonne food aid shipment, majority of goods related to construction, medicine

Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy July 3, 2020
Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea
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Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea

Finn Church Aid granted exemptions for an estimated $270,000 in aid expenses to help North Hwanghae Province

Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea
Kelly KasulisKelly Kasulis July 1, 2020
North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
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North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions

Pyongyang Unbangwan is one of at least two DPRK-linked eateries operating in the Chinese capital city

North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 26, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
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Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows

PRC sent 73 kinds of food products over the border last month, customs figures show

Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy June 26, 2020
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