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Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
Site has long been a marquee project for DPRK leadership, though humanitarian concerns persist
October 19, 2018
Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK
October 18, 2018
Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN
Numbers still fall far short of pre-sanctions equivalents, however
October 18, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates
October 17, 2018
Chinese exports to North Korea increase in August
Detailed breakdown of trade still not available, however
October 17, 2018
Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions
October 11, 2018
North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
Tanker leaves area after 14-hour location transmission gap
October 11, 2018
Russian oil deliveries to North Korea dwindled in July: UN
Figures appear inconsistent with previously published export data, however
October 9, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase in August: UN data
But shipments remain only a fraction of previous years
October 5, 2018
Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals
Over 100 new buildings appear to have sprouted up since Kim Jong Un's July visit
October 5, 2018
