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Information related to the North Korea business sector
As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up
August 22, 2019
North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
DPRK imports from PRC likely on course to pass $2 billion in total value by year's end
August 15, 2019
Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
Exports dropped similarly last year, numbers indicate
August 12, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil
August 8, 2019
Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
Vessel leaves South Korean waters and heads to an area near Shanghai
August 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
Images indicate the addition of a catalytic cracker, which could improve gasoline and diesel production
August 4, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows
July 30, 2019
N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function
"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps
July 30, 2019
North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua
DPRK ready to give "preferential" treatment to PRC investors, NTA director says
July 29, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397
July 24, 2019
