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North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
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North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019

But exports of DPRK goods to neighboring China remained at historic lows

North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 8, 2019
Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister

Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister

Major economic cooperation talks in Moscow discuss new bridge, trading house plans

Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 7, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
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Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC

The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 6, 2019
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
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Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit

UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal

Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2019
Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi

Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi

Fresh from failure in Vietnam, the North Korean leader can take comfort in warming Sino-DPRK ties

Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart March 3, 2019
Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

DPRK leader has also invited Vietnamese leader to Pyongyang, President’s office says

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Amid a U.S.-DPRK summit, delegation also visited Agriculture Science Institute

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon

In March 1 speech, ROK leader promises "peace-driven economy" on peninsula

South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 1, 2019
On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea
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On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea

Ships owned by UN-sanctioned entities also recently visited Vietnam

On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 28, 2019
North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

Delegation led by Ri Su Yong also shown video of local economic development on ferry ride to factory

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019