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Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
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Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2

Trade remains far below earlier plans of $1billion by 2020

Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 20, 2018
Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system
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Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system

The state has a range of tools to generate funds from enterprises and individuals

Death and taxes: the North Korean state revenue system
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 20, 2018
Washed ashore: North Korean ghost ships in Japan and Russia

Washed ashore: North Korean ghost ships in Japan and Russia

North Korean fishermen have had to venture further from shore in recent years

Washed ashore: North Korean ghost ships in Japan and Russia
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 19, 2018
Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official

Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official

Unionpay also denies support for services at Pyongyang Casino following earlier revelation

Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2018
N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong

N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong

The Rodong says citizen-oppressing bureaucrats are who the Party "despises the most"

N.Korea urges officials to thoroughly eradicate corruption: Rodong
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 19, 2018
Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October
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Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October

Figures from Chinese customs show exports nearly returning to pre-sanctions levels

Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 18, 2018
Colored-LEDs installed across Chinese bridge to North Korea: Photos

Colored-LEDs installed across Chinese bridge to North Korea: Photos

Lankov: "China is again willing to foot North Korean bills – some of them, at least"

Colored-LEDs installed across Chinese bridge to North Korea: Photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2018
Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018
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Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018

Though caveats over Chinese compliance remain in the face of Beijing's reticence to publish trade figures

Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 17, 2018
After delays, central Pyongyang apartment constructions show sign of progress
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After delays, central Pyongyang apartment constructions show sign of progress

Slow progress at two complexes could mean limited efforts to put projects back on track

After delays, central Pyongyang apartment constructions show sign of progress
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 17, 2018
S.Korean port authority to review feasibility of inter-Korean cruise program

S.Korean port authority to review feasibility of inter-Korean cruise program

Incheon Port Authority says profitability will be the main issue in launching new cruise routes

S.Korean port authority to review feasibility of inter-Korean cruise program
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 17, 2018