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Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash
August 31, 2020
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
August 26, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea remain stable in June, medicine value rises
Staple items such as flour, oil, sugar and fuel decreased slightly while medicines made a big jump in volume and value
August 13, 2020
North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report
U.N. Panel of Experts report details a sanctions violation complaint against the DPRK submitted by 43 nations
August 5, 2020
North Korean exports to China rise in June after a steep COVID-19 crash
Reported trade rose to over $9 million, marking half of the pre-pandemic average and the best month of 2020 yet
July 30, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products
July 27, 2020
UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea
U.S. Treasury accuses Essentra FZE of devising "criminal scheme" to fund cigarette tip exports to DPRK
July 16, 2020
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable
July 14, 2020
North Korea imported more Russian horses amid new work on elite equestrian parks
30 horses sent during construction on mansion-complex's new track, harkening back to Kim's 2019 ride up "holy" mountain
July 8, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
In addition to 25,000 tonne food aid shipment, majority of goods related to construction, medicine
July 3, 2020
