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North Korean solar imports drop to lowest level in years
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North Korean solar imports drop to lowest level in years

Though North Korea has claimed it produces solar panels domestically

North Korean solar imports drop to lowest level in years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 23, 2018
Construction again stalled at Tumen’s new bridge to North Korea, images suggest
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Construction again stalled at Tumen’s new bridge to North Korea, images suggest

New bridge was announced in 2015 as joint Chinese-DPRK project, though work has been slow

Construction again stalled at Tumen’s new bridge to North Korea, images suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2018
How changes to Hong Kong law could make life harder for North Korean companies

How changes to Hong Kong law could make life harder for North Korean companies

New legislation may put pressure on DPRK front companies in the notoriously opaque city

How changes to Hong Kong law could make life harder for North Korean companies
David S. Lee
David S. Lee March 12, 2018
On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan
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On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan

Newly designated DPRK-linked Hong Kong company has sent ships to South Korea and Japan for years

On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne March 12, 2018
North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
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North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years

Trend continues downward spiral as UN sanctions appear to take effect

North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 5, 2018
China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
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China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January

Though trade was reduced from December presanctions levels

China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 1, 2018
Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal
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Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal

Redevelopment follows reported acquisition last year by Kyonghung Guidance Bureau

Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 28, 2018
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
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Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January

Evidence of unrecorded oil trades, however, continues to mount

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 26, 2018
New Treasury measures: maritime interdictions and the diplomatic off ramp

New Treasury measures: maritime interdictions and the diplomatic off ramp

Friday's sanctions up the pressure on the DPRK, but enforcement remains the perpetual challenge

New Treasury measures: maritime interdictions and the diplomatic off ramp
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard February 25, 2018
UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations
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UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations

Sanctions committee gives green light for transfer to support country team operations inside DPRK

UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 23, 2018
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