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Information related to the North Korea business sector
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period
Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
After ten months, a pre-trial takes place in Singapore, though proceedings closed to media
In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business
Days before the DPRK-U.S. summit, Pyongyang Gwan offers South Koreans DPRK-style fare
Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF
Sri Lanka was previously implicated in potential DPRK sanctions violations according to the PoE
Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
Five Continents Int’l Development Corp. also involved in Wonsan-Kalma, company materials claim
Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
Figures continue an upward trend seen throughout the winter months
Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today
Majority of Manmulsang users now accessing site through mobile intranet, image shows
North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
Imports also down USD$1 billion when compared to the previous year
North Korea, Russia sign cultural cooperation agreement in Pyongyang: embassy
Agreement covers copyright protection in addition to planned cultural exchanges, TASS reports
Kim Jong Un seen with new Mercedes-Maybach S 600 in recent appearance
Vehicle possibly USD$500,000+ armored “Guard” edition catered to heads of state
