But only if the U.S. responds to the DPRK's "efforts" with "trustworthy measures"
Japanese Prime Minister promises to "break the shell of mutual distrust" in 2019
U.S. national security advisor appears to soften stance on UN sanctions against the DPRK
Ships under U.S. sanctions and linked to Pyongyang's illicit operations headed further afield in the first few weeks of the year
Moscow's reported shipments higher than Beijing's in 2018
U.S. Secretary of State also discusses possibility of private sector investment in the DPRK
Two sides reportedly discussed "confidence building, economic development and long-term engagement"
Overall yearly total well below UN-mandated caps on fuel shipments to the DPRK
The central Asian country reported shipments valued at more than USD$100 million over the last three months
But ships registered in Togo, Sierra Leone, Belize and Palau could be picking up the slack
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