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China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
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China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN

Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 18, 2018
Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
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Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East

The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.

Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 17, 2018
25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
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25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows

Despite a lack of sanctions relief, South Korea-based companies are researching North Korea opportunities

25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
Tia Han July 16, 2018
China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017
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China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017

Despite lack of trade figures, China's customs agency gives some overall numbers at press conference

China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 13, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel has changed name, owner since U.S. designation last year

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 12, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
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Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows

Third price reduction this year comes amid speculation of unofficial sanctions relief

Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 10, 2018
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
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China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN

Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels

China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 5, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 4, 2018
Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
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Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship

Despite deletions, some ships continue to sail under the African nation's colors

Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 29, 2018
Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
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Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show

Months' long delays in prime area could be due to impact of sanctions on private investors

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 27, 2018
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