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Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions

Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions

Image reveals high-end luxury goods being sold in the North Korean capital

Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions
Tia Han May 8, 2018
The Panmunjom Declaration in light of UN Security Council sanctions
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The Panmunjom Declaration in light of UN Security Council sanctions

Many of the proposals would fall foul of the UN - but some flexibility could reasonably be granted

The Panmunjom Declaration in light of UN Security Council sanctions
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 4, 2018
How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
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How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017

Low revenues did not, however, dampen the DPRK's demand for foreign-made goods

How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2018
China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports

China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports

Activity could breach UN resolutions, which call for port bans

China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2018
Inter-Korean office in Kaesong not part of plan to reopen KIC: unification minister

Inter-Korean office in Kaesong not part of plan to reopen KIC: unification minister

Cho Myoung-gyon says it is "a relief" to be holding talks with Kim Jong Un

Inter-Korean office in Kaesong not part of plan to reopen KIC: unification minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 1, 2018
North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
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North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data

DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 30, 2018
How sanctions are likely changing North Korea’s strategic calculus
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How sanctions are likely changing North Korea’s strategic calculus

Pyongyang is using both diplomacy and illicit revenue streams to mitigate the impact of UNSC measures

How sanctions are likely changing North Korea’s strategic calculus
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado April 30, 2018
Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
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Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?

Reports on waning Chinese commitment must be understood within the broader context

Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
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Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources

Petrol price drops in Pyongyang, availability reported to improve in Rason

Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 20, 2018
N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names
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N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names

Ships now owned by different DPRK companies, continue to visit China, Russia

N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 20, 2018