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South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency planning to open bureau in Pyongyang: official

South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency planning to open bureau in Pyongyang: official

Formal proposal for bureau already submitted to North Korea's KCNA, reports Yonhap

South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency planning to open bureau in Pyongyang: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2018
Chinese cross-border sanctions enforcement has slipped, Pompeo says

Chinese cross-border sanctions enforcement has slipped, Pompeo says

Secretary of State says recent weeks have seen "a modest amount" of backsliding by Beijing

Chinese cross-border sanctions enforcement has slipped, Pompeo says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2018
Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
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Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show

Months' long delays in prime area could be due to impact of sanctions on private investors

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2018
Japan reports two possible North Korean sanctions breaches at sea

Japan reports two possible North Korean sanctions breaches at sea

Tokyo releases images of further suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers in East China Sea

Japan reports two possible North Korean sanctions breaches at sea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 27, 2018
China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
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China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company

Vessel had been previously deregistered by Panama, indicating possible UN resolution breach

China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2018
How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

Leaked documents further reveal bureaucratic obstacles to aid work

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 26, 2018
North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
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North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May

But more detailed figures from China's customs agency still not available

North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 25, 2018
How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
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How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors

Building trust will require compromises, but potential solutions available

How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 25, 2018
Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea
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Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea

Shipments total nearly USD$1 million in value since January: ITC

Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 22, 2018
Air Koryo to begin new routes to Chengdu and Xian next month

Air Koryo to begin new routes to Chengdu and Xian next month

New flights to become longest of North Korean airline's four routes to China

Air Koryo to begin new routes to Chengdu and Xian next month
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 22, 2018