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North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
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North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi

Though Indian imports from the DPRK are much lower than in previous years

North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2019
In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
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In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port

DPRK-flagged vessels do not typically venture outside of domestic, Russian, or Chinese waters

In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 28, 2019
Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue

Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue

In break with Pentagon, U.S. President claims "no ballistic missiles going out"

Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

MFA spokesperson slams "ignorant" U.S. National Security Advisor

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
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North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May

Two designated vessels moved between Japan and South Korea this month

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 24, 2019
U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

Pro-DPRK outlet warns Washington against "dangerous game"

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 24, 2019
UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
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UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines

Hua Fu was previously tied to DPRK's illicit coal smuggling operations

UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2019
State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

The ship, accused of engaging in illicit oil transfers with North Korea, serves as a cautionary tale

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore
David S. Lee
David S. Lee May 22, 2019
Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Royal United Services Institute details network’s links to DPRK sanctions evasion

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 22, 2019
North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship

North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship

Kim Song called Washington's seizure of the ship illegal, condemned it under the "strongest terms"

North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 21, 2019