Designations include the Jie Shun - recently caught smuggling rocket-propelled grenades to Egypt
Secretary of Defense says President seeks a diplomatic solution
Higher imports could be linked to poor yields from drought-stricken staple crops
Gasoline, diesel supplies remain limited, though DPRK fuel imports often fluctuate
As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro
North Korean foreign ministry says it treated Warmbier humanely, despite him being a 'criminal'
Continuing iron shipments could still be in breach of UN resolutions
Trade a possible breach of UN resolutions and Beijing's own laws
New measures do not include any non-North Korean individuals, entities
DPRK government may already be blocking some of the short-range frequencies, however
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