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Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
Trade remains far below earlier plans of $1billion by 2020
December 20, 2018
Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea
Vessel used to visit North Korea in 2016, linked to China-based sanctions evasion networks
December 19, 2018
Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October
Figures from Chinese customs show exports nearly returning to pre-sanctions levels
December 18, 2018
After delays, central Pyongyang apartment constructions show sign of progress
Slow progress at two complexes could mean limited efforts to put projects back on track
December 17, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Vessel and its owner are both sanctioned by the U.S.
December 14, 2018
Price of diesel in Pyongyang at highest level so far this year
Price increase continues after jump observed in November, though numbers are still lower than 2017 peak pricing
December 14, 2018
China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data
Though official deliveries remain well below previous levels and UN quota
December 11, 2018
Kazakhstan continues to report large oil shipments to North Korea: ITC
Three month total of oil shipments now exceeds USD$100 million
December 7, 2018
North Korea’s sanctioned ships take to international waters
Numerous vessels currently or formerly under UN sanctions appear on tracking systems
December 6, 2018
North Korean tanker returns from Russia, seemingly empty handed
Visit is the second time the tanker has been in the region since October
November 28, 2018
