New test follows earlier launch on Wednesday
Traffic suggests DPRK's smuggling operations continue
Test-launch is the second such exercise by the DPRK this month
DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows
Washington yet to confirm dates for planned working-level talks with Pyongyang, however
Kim Su Il worked for North Korea's Munitions Industry Department
Lowering consumer prices could indicate healthy supplies
U.S. State Department says it wants to continue working-level negotiations
No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397
ROK JCS says missiles launched at 0534 and 0557 KST
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