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Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
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Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data

Exports of Russian coal to the DPRK increased over 2015 equivalents, however

Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 4, 2017
The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear
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The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit this week, Beijing struggles to assert itself while remaining diplomatic

The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear
John Petrushka
John Petrushka April 3, 2017
Right to self-defense? International law and U.S. options against North Korea
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Right to self-defense? International law and U.S. options against North Korea

In the first part of a series, we examine the international legality of American options against the DPRK

Right to self-defense? International law and U.S. options against North Korea
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb March 31, 2017
Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio

Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio

With the President yet to appoint so many key personnel, what would happen in event of a crisis?

Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2017
Reading North Korea news in China: Conspiracy theories and “bathroom language”

Reading North Korea news in China: Conspiracy theories and “bathroom language”

Amid Tillerson's visit, state media and the internet speculated on U.S. intentions and Kim Jong Nam

Reading North Korea news in China: Conspiracy theories and “bathroom language”
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart March 30, 2017
Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
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Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions

Chinese zinc imports increased nearly ten-fold over the previous month, customs data shows

Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2017
How to stop North Korea’s nuclear expansion before it’s too late

How to stop North Korea’s nuclear expansion before it’s too late

Former U.S. Army Chief of Staff says it's time to end military exercises, but that THAAD must stay

How to stop North Korea’s nuclear expansion before it’s too late
John Adams Wickham
John Adams Wickham March 30, 2017
The American-shaped dilemmas facing South Korea’s next President

The American-shaped dilemmas facing South Korea’s next President

Could Moon Jae-in recalibrate the alliance with the U.S.?

The American-shaped dilemmas facing South Korea’s next President
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 29, 2017
China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA
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China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA

Volumes decreased again compared to January, and were just half of last year's record imports

China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2017
Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships
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Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships

Number of DPRK ships using Fijian flags drops between February and March

Fiji police continue investigation into illegal flag use by N. Korea-linked ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 28, 2017