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No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator

No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator

Head of the PoE Hugh Griffiths spoke to members of Congress on how to improve the sanctions regime

No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 27, 2019
Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Both companies to resume scheduled flights on hold over winter season

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2019
North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
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North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media

Domestic coverage paints a more optimistic picture than international press

North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 27, 2019
Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
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Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals

Despite restrictions, refined petroleum exports almost three times higher in value terms

Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 25, 2019
North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
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North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal

Imagery taken last month shows new equipment at all-important transport hub

North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
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North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data

Shipments were the highest since 2011, though cereal imports remained constant

North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 20, 2019
Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Lawmaker says the two sides discussed “specific projects,” but repeats concerns over sanctions

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2019
KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

New promotion raises possibility of resumed work near 105-story "Hotel of Doom"

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2019
China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
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China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018

Though exports of designated materials fell substantially

China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 14, 2019
North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE

North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE

The DPRK's Nampho port identified as a hub for sanctions-breaking activity

North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 12, 2019