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North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
But exports of DPRK goods to neighboring China remained at historic lows
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period
Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
After ten months, a pre-trial takes place in Singapore, though proceedings closed to media
In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business
Days before the DPRK-U.S. summit, Pyongyang Gwan offers South Koreans DPRK-style fare
Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF
Sri Lanka was previously implicated in potential DPRK sanctions violations according to the PoE
Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
Five Continents Int’l Development Corp. also involved in Wonsan-Kalma, company materials claim
Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
Figures continue an upward trend seen throughout the winter months
Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today
Majority of Manmulsang users now accessing site through mobile intranet, image shows
North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
Imports also down USD$1 billion when compared to the previous year
North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy
Agreement covers copyright protection in addition to planned cultural exchanges, TASS reports