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Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines
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Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines

An “Italian client” and two local companies played role in delivering armored luxury cars to the DPRK, UN says

Italian companies had roles in finishing and shipping Kim Jong Un’s limousines
Giulia PompiliGiulia Pompili | Min Chao Choy April 17, 2020
Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline
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Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline

All six working in one North Korean restaurant were arrested and fined before being deported in early December

Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 9, 2020
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
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South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU

Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 9, 2020
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
Cancellations and Postponements

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 8, 2020
“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
Border Controls

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry

With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade
COVID-19

Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade

Despite 2019 trade rebound, sanctions still major obstacle, Ambassador Berlian Napitupulu says in radio interview

Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 24, 2020
Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill
Border Controls

Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill

Source testimony reinforces conclusions from recent satellite imagery analysis of the area

Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 19, 2020
Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Cancellations and Postponements

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 19, 2020
Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
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Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan

Vehicle features custom B6-level heavy-armor protection, expert says

Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 18, 2020
Troy Collings, Managing Director of North Korea travel company YPT, dies at 33
Features

Troy Collings, Managing Director of North Korea travel company YPT, dies at 33

Co-founder of Young Pioneer Tours died last week after suffering heart attack

Troy Collings, Managing Director of North Korea travel company YPT, dies at 33
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 5, 2020
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