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How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Obstacles to joining BRI remain despite existing investment relationship

How North Korea fits into China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 6, 2018
Russian June oil deliveries to North Korea hit seven month low: ITC
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Russian June oil deliveries to North Korea hit seven month low: ITC

Combined value of reported shipments well below UN quotas

Russian June oil deliveries to North Korea hit seven month low: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 5, 2018
Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal
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Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal

Amet Ventures insists it has been framed, though its owner had ties to Ukrainian coal smuggling

Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne September 5, 2018
U.S. helping Pacific Island nations enforce North Korea maritime sanctions

U.S. helping Pacific Island nations enforce North Korea maritime sanctions

State Department says it's helping shipping registries in the region perform due diligence

U.S. helping Pacific Island nations enforce North Korea maritime sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 3, 2018
North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East
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North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East

Tanker is not sanctioned, though possibly ties to a designated company

North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2018
Russia stalls release of UN Panel of Experts sanctions report on North Korea

Russia stalls release of UN Panel of Experts sanctions report on North Korea

Envoy cites objections over content, leaks as UNSC set to continue discussions

Russia stalls release of UN Panel of Experts sanctions report on North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 31, 2018
Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing

Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing

The Chinese government reacted strongly to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump

Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 30, 2018
Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

One group, Dalpiterstroy, reported to have used North Korean labor to build World Cup stadium

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July
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Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July

Moscow's figures for June and July still not available on UN's website

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2018
Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

U.S. President also appears to contradict Mattis statement on joint military drills

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2018