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North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
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North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data

DPRK imports from PRC likely on course to pass $2 billion in total value by year's end

North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2019
Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
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Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data

Exports dropped similarly last year, numbers indicate

Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 12, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
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North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June

DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil

North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 8, 2019
Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
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Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea

Vessel leaves South Korean waters and heads to an area near Shanghai

Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
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Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery

Images indicate the addition of a catalytic cracker, which could improve gasoline and diesel production

Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
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North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows

DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows

North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2019
N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 30, 2019
North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

DPRK ready to give "preferential" treatment to PRC investors, NTA director says

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
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Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows

No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397

Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2019
Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May
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Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May

Fuel exports fall, along with various agricultural products

Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 23, 2019
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