Request is $1.5 million lower than last year, despite widespread flooding in DPRK's north-east
One of the vessels formerly had close ties to a North Korean weapons smuggler
The DPRK increased exports of coal and ores in 2016, in potentially multiple breaches of UN sanctions
Nicholas Eberstadt and Scott Snyder call for tougher approach on China
Updated objectives highlight four key areas for UN agencies in country to prioritize
Though DPRK importers are spending more on a different category of fuel
Foreign ministry claim comes after Chinese trade data shows no reduction in coal imports
Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters
Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters
Fiji authorities deny issuing the flags, calling the registrations "fraudulent and illegal"
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