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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue
June 5, 2018
North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
Solar cells are currently sanctioned by the UN as part of wider restrictions on machinery
June 4, 2018
Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
Visits come at similar time to other DPRK ships heading to a coal handling facility
June 1, 2018
Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
Sudden sign of activity at long-abandoned site follows Sino-DPRK summits
May 30, 2018
Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port
Visits buck recent trend of DPRK-flagged ships primarily visiting Dalian
May 29, 2018
Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
Source says DPRK train featured coal carriages, travelling from Dandong to Sinuiju
May 22, 2018
Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state
Traffic increasing across Friendship Bridge connecting Dandong and Sinuiju, small coal exports from DPRK observed
May 16, 2018
170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort
Development could be aimed at attracting South Korean tourism in the future, sources suggest
May 15, 2018
China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
Though the volumes are much smaller than their pre-sanctions levels
May 11, 2018
China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN
Figure is lower than that provided by Chinese trade statistics
May 8, 2018
