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North Korean exports to China hit COVID-era high as trade continues to recover
Despite jump, expert says figures remain far enough below pre-pandemic levels that single shipment can sway totals
September 19, 2022
North Korea may be modifying cargo vessels to smuggle oil: UN report
DPRK has been filling ballasts with oil instead of water in likely dangerous tactic, member state tells Panel of Experts
September 14, 2022![[Retracted] Russia reports zero trade with North Korea](https://assets.korearisk.com/uploads/2022/09/48604097011_f5e9e77069_o-500x256.jpg)
North Korea in August 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022
September 2, 2022
North Korea updates foreign trade law in apparent attempt to control money flows
Introduction of new rules for second time during pandemic suggests lockdown led to more restrictive business environment
August 31, 2022
US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China
Rule is designed to safeguard US national security, though DPRK likely hasn’t exported tantalum in decades
August 25, 2022
North Korea imported more than a million masks as COVID cases declined in July
Chinese trade data shows DPRK paid high per unit price, while also receiving 10 million kg of rice ahead of fall harvest
August 22, 2022
North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak
Uptick aligns with DPRK’s self-reported decline in cases, though total trade still far below pre-pandemic peak
August 18, 2022
North Korea threatens death penalty for illegal drug sales – Ep. 248
The NK News team talks latest developments on DPRK, from forced repatriation to COVID and more
August 9, 2022
Foreign cigarettes on sale in North Korean capital despite COVID border controls
New photos show American, Chinese and Japanese brands at Pyongyang shops, raising questions about how they entered DPRK
August 9, 2022
