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North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
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North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July

Though the trade should stop on September 5

North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2017
Far-right French comedian heading to North Korea, travel company says

Far-right French comedian heading to North Korea, travel company says

Dieudonné and writer Alain Soral have reportedly been invited to "peace festival" in Pyongyang

Far-right French comedian heading to North Korea, travel company says
Sophie Lamotte
Sophie Lamotte August 30, 2017
North Korea launches a ballistic missile over Japan: What happens next
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North Korea launches a ballistic missile over Japan: What happens next

Kim Jong Un is determined, it seems, to show his commitment to ICBM armament is unwavering

North Korea launches a ballistic missile over Japan: What happens next
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 29, 2017
Expert survey: Can the international community slow N. Korea’s missile testing?

Expert survey: Can the international community slow N. Korea’s missile testing?

Scholars weigh in on the potential fallout from Pyongyang's latest missile launch over Japan

Expert survey: Can the international community slow N. Korea’s missile testing?
Damin Jung
Damin Jung August 29, 2017
North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month
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North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month

But the DPRK's imports from China remain high

North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 25, 2017
U.S. travel ban to North Korea: How will the exemption process work?

U.S. travel ban to North Korea: How will the exemption process work?

Four category exemption system could leave some stakeholders banned from entry

U.S. travel ban to North Korea: How will the exemption process work?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 25, 2017
North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade

North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade

New sanctions target a burgeoning entrepreneurial class often independent from the state

North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 25, 2017
Crude proposal? A North Korean oil embargo, in theory and in practice
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Crude proposal? A North Korean oil embargo, in theory and in practice

Petroleum politics have long been a staple of the sanction and pressure discussion

Crude proposal? A North Korean oil embargo, in theory and in practice
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado August 24, 2017
Justice Department filing reveals North Korea’s money laundering, oil trade
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Justice Department filing reveals North Korea’s money laundering, oil trade

Sanctioned DPRK entities used companies in Singapore to move dollars and buy oil products

Justice Department filing reveals North Korea’s money laundering, oil trade
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2017
North Korea now convinced that “time is on their side”: Ralph Cossa

North Korea now convinced that “time is on their side”: Ralph Cossa

President of CSIS Pacific Forum tells NK News that the U.S. has failed to "frighten" the DPRK

North Korea now convinced that “time is on their side”: Ralph Cossa
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2017