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In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
DPRK-flagged vessels do not typically venture outside of domestic, Russian, or Chinese waters
May 28, 2019
Russian fuel shipments to North Korea drop in value in February: ITC
Though exports higher than previous year and shipments from China
May 17, 2019
Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
Though China continues to import iron and steel from the DPRK
May 10, 2019
Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon
April 29, 2019
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months
April 25, 2019
Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE
April 24, 2019
Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February
Though exports above average when combined with Russian supplies
April 22, 2019
Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN
Though exports fell below highs seen in the previous months
April 15, 2019
North Korea wants to buy new commercial aircraft, Russians in Pyongyang told
Air Koryo last purchased new planes in 2013
April 14, 2019
Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
Shipment almost totally comprised of automobile gasoline, trade figures suggest
April 8, 2019
