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North Korean-registered ship apparently sailing “stateless”
The DPRK-registered ship was previously sailing under a Cambodian flag
September 2, 2019
Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
Number of containers at the facility trending downward throughout the summer months
August 27, 2019
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports
August 23, 2019
Unofficial market exchange rates stable in Pyongyang, NK Pro data shows
Despite reports of dollar value surge in some areas, NK Pro data indicates stability
August 23, 2019
As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up
August 22, 2019
North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
Vessel appeared near Chinese coast, though did not appear to visit any ports
August 21, 2019
Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
DPRK-flagged vessels continue to flout international maritime laws in busy waterways
August 13, 2019
Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions
Factories, other major projects underwent redevelopment following leader's visits last year
August 13, 2019
Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
Exports dropped similarly last year, numbers indicate
August 12, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil
August 8, 2019
