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Construction at Pyongyang satellite center progressing apace: photos
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Construction at Pyongyang satellite center progressing apace: photos

New photos reveal scale of ambitions for North Korean satellite center extension program

Construction at Pyongyang satellite center progressing apace: photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 17, 2019
Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports
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Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports

North Korean ship sets out from staging ground for previous sanctions evasion operation

Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 17, 2019
Chinese petroleum exports to North Korea double in March
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Chinese petroleum exports to North Korea double in March

Shipments still low, however, and contain no fuels

Chinese petroleum exports to North Korea double in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 15, 2019
After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?

After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?

The Vladivostok meeting likely widened the gap between Moscow and Washington on DPRK issues

After the Kim-Putin summit, what next for North Korea-Russia ties?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna May 14, 2019
U.S. vessel seizure violates spirit of Singapore agreement, North Korea warns

U.S. vessel seizure violates spirit of Singapore agreement, North Korea warns

DPRK foreign ministry demands Washington repatriate Wise Honest "without any delay"

U.S. vessel seizure violates spirit of Singapore agreement, North Korea warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 14, 2019
Restarting cooperation at KIC wouldn’t violate UN sanctions: Blue House adviser

Restarting cooperation at KIC wouldn’t violate UN sanctions: Blue House adviser

In interview with NK News, Moon Chung-in rejects "taboo" around discussing reopening the complex

Restarting cooperation at KIC wouldn’t violate UN sanctions: Blue House adviser
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 13, 2019
Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure

The loss of one of its largest ships deals a major blow to North Korea's money-making abilities

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure
Cameron Trainer
Cameron Trainer May 13, 2019
UN-sanctioned ship arrives in hot spot for North Korean coal smuggling
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UN-sanctioned ship arrives in hot spot for North Korean coal smuggling

The Hua Fu continues to sail internationally, despite being on the UN's blacklist

UN-sanctioned ship arrives in hot spot for North Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 13, 2019
Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
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Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March

Though China continues to import iron and steel from the DPRK

Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2019
U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia

U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia

Ship payments were made through the U.S. financial system, according to the Department of Justice

U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2019