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DPRK-flagged carrier tied to coal exports visits China’s Longkou port in July
Bulk carrier and three North Korea-flagged cargo ships sailed to port this month, though purpose of visits unclear
July 22, 2021
Tobacco leads North Korean imports from China in June amid anemic trade
The commodity surpassed goods like rubber, chemicals and oil as the DPRK limits trade due to COVID-19
July 21, 2021
North Korean imports from China creep up, but remain well below pre-COVID levels
Customs data shows North Korean imports reached $12.3 million in June after falling below $3 million in May
July 19, 2021
Just two North Korean defectors reach South Korea from April to June
Historically-low numbers present challenges to helping the North Korean people, humanitarian workers say
July 16, 2021
North Korea bashes Japan’s new defense white paper and its military ‘build-up’
Japan’s annual defense paper includes missile defense, but expert says it's more focused on China than North Korea
July 15, 2021
DPRK says it’s pursuing sustainable development, but experts remain skeptical
Civil groups accuse North Korea of forced labor and of ignoring vulnerable groups within its borders
July 14, 2021
North Korea, China celebrate ties amid pandemic: unification ministry
Experts say exchanges of letters, banquet in lieu of delegations aim to showcase solidarity against U.S. and its allies
July 12, 2021
South Korean opposition party leader floats abolishing unification ministry
Lee Jun-seok of People Power Party calls for handling unification with North Korea as part of foreign affairs
July 9, 2021
Japan identifies North Korea as major cyber threat in national security document
Draft adopted on Wednesday singles out DPRK along with China and Russia, outlines plan for greater cyber defenses
July 8, 2021
U.S. envoy Sung Kim, key Chinese diplomat hold phone talks on North Korea
Liu Xiaoming repeats Chinese stance on 'dual-track approach' of pursuing denuclearization and peace
July 7, 2021
