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China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017
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China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017

Though the exported amount was negligible, valued only $35,000 dollars for the month of April

China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 21, 2019
China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 21, 2019
China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit

China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit

Chinese leader says he's open to "cooperating" with DPRK to achieve peace, economic growth

China supports N. Korean “self-development” plans, Xi tells Kim at fifth summit
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2019
Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2019
Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas

Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas

The measure, scheduled for December 22, will harm regular people and work against U.S. interests

Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 20, 2019
Russian oil shipments to North Korea remain high in March, April: UN
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Russian oil shipments to North Korea remain high in March, April: UN

Though shipments just a fraction of Chinese crude numbers

Russian oil shipments to North Korea remain high in March, April: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 20, 2019
Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019
Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

"Kumsusan Guesthouse" named in Chinese media may be new buildings across Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019
U.S. Treasury sanctions Moscow bank accused of ties to North Korea

U.S. Treasury sanctions Moscow bank accused of ties to North Korea

Russian Financial Society accused of setting up bank accounts for designated DPRK companies

U.S. Treasury sanctions Moscow bank accused of ties to North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 19, 2019
North Korea must develop science, technology to counter sanctions: party daily

North Korea must develop science, technology to counter sanctions: party daily

Rodong Sinmun claims "hostile forces" are seeking to push DPRK into pursuing economic liberalization

North Korea must develop science, technology to counter sanctions: party daily
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 17, 2019