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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
Moon, Trump discuss plans for “substantive” results at upcoming DPRK-U.S. talks

Moon, Trump discuss plans for “substantive” results at upcoming DPRK-U.S. talks

At ninth summit, two leaders affirm hopes for a "bright future" for North Korea

Moon, Trump discuss plans for “substantive” results at upcoming DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 24, 2019
Fall trade fair kicks off in Pyongyang with new high of 350+ firms participating

Fall trade fair kicks off in Pyongyang with new high of 350+ firms participating

Chinese companies once again dominate international participation

Fall trade fair kicks off in Pyongyang with new high of 350+ firms participating
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 23, 2019
Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
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Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea

Trade in graphite with DPRK could risk sanctions designation from U.S. Treasury Department

Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 17, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
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Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data

Exports following a similar pattern to 2018

Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2019