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North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the September 1-30 period

North Korea in September 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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NK Pro October 2, 2019
Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
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Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea

Sanctions may have slowed project's pace, but scope reflects regions plans for cross-border trade

Progress slow at China’s largest new customs port on its border with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 30, 2019
The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role

The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role

Pyongyang's ties to Iran and Houthi rebels in Yemen are well-documented

The September 14 drone attack on Saudi oil fields: North Korea’s potential role
Dennis P. Halpin
Dennis P. Halpin September 29, 2019
UN sanctioned ship appears near Myanmar
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UN sanctioned ship appears near Myanmar

The vessel appeared to be headed for Yangon, though there are no docking records

UN sanctioned ship appears near Myanmar
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 27, 2019
Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy
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Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 - September 24

Timeline: From North Korean missile testing to a “new method” in diplomacy
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NK Pro September 27, 2019
Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says

Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says

Two sides also discussed economic cooperation to combat U.S. sanctions

Venezuelan President could visit North Korea soon, official in Pyongyang says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2019
MSF, WHO granted more UN sanctions exemptions for health work in North Korea

MSF, WHO granted more UN sanctions exemptions for health work in North Korea

Second approvals this year for the organizations to allow medical equipment for multiple projects

MSF, WHO granted more UN sanctions exemptions for health work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer September 27, 2019
Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
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Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data

Drop is similar to that which occurred last year, indicating a seasonal low

Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 25, 2019
Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair (2019): The full exhibitor list
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Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair (2019): The full exhibitor list

360 firms participating in this week’s expo – but who are they?

Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair (2019): The full exhibitor list
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NK Pro September 24, 2019
Chinese company offering “custom order” North Korean smartphones at Pyongyang fair

Chinese company offering “custom order” North Korean smartphones at Pyongyang fair

Similar ‘waterdrop notch’ phones also introduced by DPRK company at trade fair

Chinese company offering “custom order” North Korean smartphones at Pyongyang fair
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 24, 2019