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N.Korean media says freight rail suffering from ‘acute shortage’
The term is usually reserved for articles on U.S. sanctions, droughts and electricity
April 12, 2016
Russian trade with North Korea decreases in 2015
Russian company which planned big investment in North Korea now bankrupt
April 8, 2016
North Korean ships likely banned from Dandong port
Local media, tracking data and inspection records indicate no DPRK ships currently allowed in the port
April 7, 2016
Japan arrests ship captain for North Korea visit
Japan implements new sanctions, though vessel was previously allowed in South Korean port
April 5, 2016
China cuts online access to North Korean trade data
Despite lack of online access, data still appears to be available in other forms
April 4, 2016
North Korean coal continues to move across the Yellow Sea
Despite sanctions and conflicting reports, North Korea's coal fleet remains busy
April 1, 2016
Japan enacts new security laws allowing defense of allies
New legislation could allow Japan to defend allies in the case of N. Korean attacks
March 29, 2016
Philippines releases ship with North Korean crew
Ship leaves after UN removal from UN blacklist, status of N. Korean ships in China remains unclear
March 25, 2016
UN removes four ships from newest North Korea resolution
Security Council says new measures taken to prove ships not owned by DPRK shipping company
March 22, 2016
UN member state deregisters N. Korean ships – S. Korean media
Some of the recently sanctioned vessels no longer allowed to use flags from that country
March 21, 2016
