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Chinese exports to North Korea hit high water mark for pandemic trade: Data
DPRK imports over $90 million worth of goods from benefactor in September as trade recovers following COVID outbreak
October 24, 2022
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
October 10, 2022
North Korea in September 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022
October 4, 2022
North Korea imports $2M in alcohol from China, exports huge sum of tungsten
Expert calls August trade figures a ‘promising sign’ for Pyongyang as country rebounds from mass COVID outbreak
September 20, 2022
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
