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Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

DOJ charges Singaporean national accused by the U.S. of bank fraud, among other charges

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

Sanctions labelled as "confidence-destroying measures" by ministry official during Xiangshan Forum

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
North Korea in October 2018: a month in review
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North Korea in October 2018: a month in review

An analytic look at the main developments of the September 22-October 21 period

North Korea in October 2018: a month in review
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Robin Brehm October 25, 2018
Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
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Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest

Values still far lower than 2015 equivalents, however

Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 24, 2018
A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?
NK PRO

A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?

The two sides will likely seek to reaffirm old ties and build a united front against sanctions and pressure

A planned Kim-Putin summit: what to expect?
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy | Oliver Hotham October 23, 2018
North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports
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North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports

But origins and destinations not clear from location transmissions

North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 23, 2018
Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
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Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations

Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK

Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 18, 2018
Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN
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Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN

Numbers still fall far short of pre-sanctions equivalents, however

Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 18, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
NK PRO

Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows

Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates

Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 17, 2018
UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

New additions follow enhanced joint efforts at sea by U.S. and allies

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2018