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North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
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North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September

Shipments were higher overall, however, thanks to a large purchase of a different fuel type

North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 31, 2017
Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
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Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act

Does H.R. 3898 really include “the most far-reaching sanctions ever directed at North Korea"?

Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado October 30, 2017
More activity underway at Kaesong Industrial Complex, satellite imagery suggests
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More activity underway at Kaesong Industrial Complex, satellite imagery suggests

Possible agricultural activity observed in several areas of shuttered KIC

More activity underway at Kaesong Industrial Complex, satellite imagery suggests
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2017
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September
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Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September

Coal shipments could be in violation of Beijing's own domestic ruling issued in February

Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 26, 2017
Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues
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Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues

Malaysia also kept up at least one side of its trade relations, amid deteriorating relations

Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 20, 2017
Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
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Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July

Primary export remains coal, however, valued at USD$9 million over the two month period

Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2017
North Korean foreign ministry undergoes partial tear-down, reconstruction
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North Korean foreign ministry undergoes partial tear-down, reconstruction

Decades-old government buildings undergoing major works, pictures show

North Korean foreign ministry undergoes partial tear-down, reconstruction
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 12, 2017
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
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N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures

Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues

N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2017
The Hoeryong model: how a sleepy N. Korean town experienced an economic boom

The Hoeryong model: how a sleepy N. Korean town experienced an economic boom

The 1990s saw the border city become a hub of private enterprise - and many got rich

The Hoeryong model: how a sleepy N. Korean town experienced an economic boom
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 9, 2017
North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
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North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo

90-day grace period could allow the trade to continue for now

North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 6, 2017