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Trump says “everybody tries” to break sanctions on North Korea

Trump says “everybody tries” to break sanctions on North Korea

U.S. President downplays North Korea's oil smuggling, says sanctions "hurting" the DPRK

Trump says “everybody tries” to break sanctions on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 14, 2019
Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea

Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea

Two sides also exchanging delegations soon to explore tourism boost: Primorye gov. Kozhemyako

Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2019
Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
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Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments

In-depth analysis of spring trade fair shows trending areas in DPRK economy, weak sanctions implementation

Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2019
China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
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China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows

Figures made available to the PoE shows that crude shipments were on a par with historical equivalents

China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 13, 2019
Chinese tourist numbers in North Korea surge as 1000-per-day limit enforced

Chinese tourist numbers in North Korea surge as 1000-per-day limit enforced

Single-day total at DMZ recently doubled highest number recorded last year, source says

Chinese tourist numbers in North Korea surge as 1000-per-day limit enforced
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2019
Bank Sputnik participated in Russian delegation to N. Korea last week: report

Bank Sputnik participated in Russian delegation to N. Korea last week: report

Sanctions exemptions previously given to Sputnik in the past for transfers to UN aid agencies

Bank Sputnik participated in Russian delegation to N. Korea last week: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2019
North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason
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North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason

Updated satellite imagery shows new construction along the port's waterfront over the last three years

North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 10, 2019
Construction on riverside towers, new university campus see progress in Pyongyang
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Construction on riverside towers, new university campus see progress in Pyongyang

From new to nearly complete, DPRK capital’s construction boom continues

Construction on riverside towers, new university campus see progress in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 10, 2019
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
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The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present

While overly-ambitious, the Rason project offers some important lessons for future DPRK SEZs

The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s May appearances: few activities marked by missile launch guidance
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Kim Jong Un’s May appearances: few activities marked by missile launch guidance

Military issues were front-and-center in a notably quiet month

Kim Jong Un’s May appearances: few activities marked by missile launch guidance
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 9, 2019