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Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
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Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June

Without revenues from coal, the DPRK's trade balance continues to push into the negative

Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2017
In photos: N. Korean banking’s links to govt IT authority, offers for foreign clients
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In photos: N. Korean banking’s links to govt IT authority, offers for foreign clients

DPRK banks offer special interest rates for savings in foreign currency

In photos: N. Korean banking’s links to govt IT authority, offers for foreign clients
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 26, 2017
Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June
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Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June

North Korean tanker fleet went quiet later in the month

Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 26, 2017
North Korea imported record numbers of laptops, tablets in 2016
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North Korea imported record numbers of laptops, tablets in 2016

Imports of foreign made desktop computers, however, continued to dwindle

North Korea imported record numbers of laptops, tablets in 2016
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 21, 2017
Chinese tourist trying to avoid the crowds? Try Mount Paektu

Chinese tourist trying to avoid the crowds? Try Mount Paektu

Visitors from the DPRK's long-time economic patron seek out North Korea's "unspoiled" style

Chinese tourist trying to avoid the crowds? Try Mount Paektu
Mark Robertson July 19, 2017
In Yanbian, Chinese agencies selling tourism to North Korea continue to thrive

In Yanbian, Chinese agencies selling tourism to North Korea continue to thrive

Amid ICBM tests and the death of a U.S. tourist, companies on the border say business is booming

In Yanbian, Chinese agencies selling tourism to North Korea continue to thrive
Mark Robertson July 18, 2017
Revealed: Secretive Singapore company behind Pyongyang’s luxury goods stores
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Revealed: Secretive Singapore company behind Pyongyang’s luxury goods stores

OCN (S) Pte and partners providing N. Korea’s elites with top-of-the-range products, evidence shows

Revealed: Secretive Singapore company behind Pyongyang’s luxury goods stores
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich July 17, 2017
North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation
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North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation

Polish companies involved in rental agreements, evidence of links to embassy officials

North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 14, 2017
Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?

"Lack of knowledge about birth control means that many women suffer from unplanned pregnancies"

Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?
Je Son Lee
Je Son Lee July 6, 2017
North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
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North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed

Two others continue to wait near Vladivostok oil terminal, despite OFAC designation

North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2017
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