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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
South Korea to push for “sustainable” relations with North, more summits: MOU

South Korea to push for “sustainable” relations with North, more summits: MOU

Vice unification minister pledges to increase "close communication" between the two leaders in 2019

South Korea to push for “sustainable” relations with North, more summits: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 12, 2019
South Korea to fund research into prospects for inter-Korean “peace tourism”

South Korea to fund research into prospects for inter-Korean “peace tourism”

Seoul to spend USD$175,562 investigating potential for cross-border travel

South Korea to fund research into prospects for inter-Korean “peace tourism”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 11, 2019
Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
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Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62

The veteran businessman talks investment, unification, and the economic future of North Korea

Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 11, 2019