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Homes demolished in path of long-stalled Sino-DPRK “bridge to nowhere”: imagery
New Yalu River Bridge, completed in 2013, may finally be connected to North Korean roads
September 26, 2019
Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
Drop is similar to that which occurred last year, indicating a seasonal low
September 25, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
The sharp increase follows a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in June
September 20, 2019
Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
Trade in graphite with DPRK could risk sanctions designation from U.S. Treasury Department
September 17, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
Exports following a similar pattern to 2018
September 16, 2019
Health, light industry goods dominated scaled-down 2019 Rason trade fair
Chinese company attendance lagged far behind presence at 2018 exhibition
September 11, 2019
Corrected: North Korean Won rising against the Euro since April: data
Drop may be more of a correction for an overvalued Euro
September 6, 2019
Satellite imagery shows major construction outside DPRK’s West Sea Barrage
Construction began in August 2018 and progressed steadily over the 12 months, though purpose remains unclear
September 4, 2019
New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest
Larger bridge near large Chinese city of Yanbian could see trade traffic rise
September 4, 2019
Updated imagery shows abrupt turnaround in trade at North Korean port
The number of containers increased rapidly at the end of August
September 3, 2019
