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In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy

In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy

Factory manager admits to difficulties brought on by UN measures

In Pyongyang, mixed messaging on sanctions and the economy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 7, 2018
The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms
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The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms

Majority of North Korean entities advertising health supplements, medicines and pharmaceuticals

The 8th Rason International Trade Exhibition in review: domestic firms
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 6, 2018
Second North Korean ship visits Chinese port capable of handling sanctioned goods
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Second North Korean ship visits Chinese port capable of handling sanctioned goods

The visit is the second of its kind within seven days

Second North Korean ship visits Chinese port capable of handling sanctioned goods
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2018
How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Obstacles to joining BRI remain despite existing investment relationship

How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 6, 2018
Russian June oil deliveries to North Korea hit seven month low: ITC
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Russian June oil deliveries to North Korea hit seven month low: ITC

Combined value of reported shipments well below UN quotas

Russian June oil deliveries to North Korea hit seven month low: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 5, 2018
Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal
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Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal

Amet Ventures insists it has been framed, though its owner had ties to Ukrainian coal smuggling

Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne September 5, 2018
Satellite imagery reveals major flooding along Pyongyang-Kaesong highway

Satellite imagery reveals major flooding along Pyongyang-Kaesong highway

Damage to homes and farmland evident following UN report of deaths due to flooding

Satellite imagery reveals major flooding along Pyongyang-Kaesong highway
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2018
How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place

How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place

Subtle mentions of reforms in past years point to emphasis on science-based system

How N. Korean literature offers hints at major agricultural reforms taking place
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 3, 2018
North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East
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North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East

Tanker is not sanctioned, though possibly ties to a designated company

North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2018
Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing

Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing

The Chinese government reacted strongly to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump

Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 30, 2018