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China’s reported oil exports to North Korea plunge in early 2020: data
Just 11.91 tons of refined petroleum reported in March; lowest ever recorded since UN oil sanctions took effect in 2017
April 20, 2020
North Korea’s replica Blue House circled as target for expected strike drills
Replica South Korean presidential residency was previously destroyed in December 2016 special forces infiltration drill
April 17, 2020
Marching drills resume at Pyongyang military parade practice ground, images show
Large-scale training at North Korean site signaling parade preparations was halted in January amid coronavirus fears
April 14, 2020
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'
April 9, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea drop in January: data
Refined petroleum exports to DPRK from Russia down more than 65 percent compared to same month last year
April 8, 2020
Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress
April 8, 2020
North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events
Demolition of possible private medical clinic and new construction follows last year’s renovations at WPK compound
April 8, 2020
Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing
April 7, 2020
China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
More than 37,000 tons of reported flour exports were among the highest for any two-month period in last three years
April 3, 2020
Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
Exemption is third for Concern Worldwide since early 2019
April 3, 2020
