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Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
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Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows

Exports lower overall between January and May 2019 than last year

Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2019
North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
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North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals

DPRK spent more than double on Chinese tobacco than it did on cereals

North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2019
How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
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How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.

Case highlights how DPRK's trade partners continue to be able to trade globally

How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2019
An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

In an extended NK News interview, sanctions compliance specialist explains challenge DPRK poses

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2019
Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals
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Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals

Images show multiple vessels and Nampho and Songnim, with open cargo holds

Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 10, 2019
North Korea’s “first” insurance, reinsurance broker launches new website

North Korea’s “first” insurance, reinsurance broker launches new website

Rainbow Intermediaries, established in 2015, also provides "professional" consulting services

North Korea’s “first” insurance, reinsurance broker launches new website
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2019
Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: missing companies identified
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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: missing companies identified

NK Pro identifies additional companies from the Pyongyang Trade Fair, offers full brochure download

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: missing companies identified
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2019
Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July

Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July

Twice-weekly July service will expand to four times a week from August 19

Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 2, 2019
Vessels in South Korea linked to older North Korean smuggling networks
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Vessels in South Korea linked to older North Korean smuggling networks

Two vessels suspected of smuggling on behalf of the DPRK have been in South Korea for months

Vessels in South Korea linked to older North Korean smuggling networks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 2, 2019
Russian oil shipments to North Korea valued at $3.3 million in April
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Russian oil shipments to North Korea valued at $3.3 million in April

Figures notably higher than reported shipments from Beijing

Russian oil shipments to North Korea valued at $3.3 million in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 1, 2019
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