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North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
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North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA

Increased imports of cereals and flours tally with reports of drought

North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 18, 2017
China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
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China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood

Beijing continues to omit some forms of iron, lead from its prohibitions, however

China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2017
North Korea’s economy is improving – but this may not save Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s economy is improving – but this may not save Kim Jong Un

History shows us that better standards of living could spell trouble for the DPRK leadership

North Korea’s economy is improving – but this may not save Kim Jong Un
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 14, 2017
How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue
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How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue

KITA and UN figures lower than those presented by the U.S. Mission to the UN, however

How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 11, 2017
North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions
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North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions

Tankers that normally visit China also go quiet, indicating possible supply issue

North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 9, 2017
Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Shin Eun-mi has attracted criticism - and praise - for her regular trips to the DPRK

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 9, 2017
Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy
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Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy

For the new measures to have serious bite, they will have to be implemented and enforced like never before

Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado August 8, 2017
No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
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No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN

Despite the absence of coal revenue, North Korean imports of Chinese goods remain high

No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2017
Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
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Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea

Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures

Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 4, 2017
Building socialism: N. Korea’s construction boom and shaky private enterprise

Building socialism: N. Korea’s construction boom and shaky private enterprise

Far from the propaganda set pieces of Pyongyang, a market for property investment is thriving

Building socialism: N. Korea’s construction boom and shaky private enterprise
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 3, 2017