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Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
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Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62

The veteran businessman talks investment, unification, and the economic future of North Korea

Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 11, 2019
North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
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North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019

But exports of DPRK goods to neighboring China remained at historic lows

North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 8, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
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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

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 6, 2019
Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions

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

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2019
In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business

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

In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji February 27, 2019
Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF

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

Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 25, 2019
Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
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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

Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 21, 2019
Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data

Figures continue an upward trend seen throughout the winter months

Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 18, 2019
Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today

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

Mobile traffic to N. Korean online shop up 14 million since June 2017: DPRK Today
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 14, 2019
North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
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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 Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 14, 2019
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