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North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
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North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban

UN resolutions allow some trade to continue for 90 days after sanctions adoption

North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 7, 2017
Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair
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Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair

Over 20 joint ventures, cooperative entities appear at PITF following UNSC sanctions

Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 3, 2017
Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos
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Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos

KIEC hosted events continue to provide platform for illicit entities

Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 31, 2017
North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
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North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September

Shipments were higher overall, however, thanks to a large purchase of a different fuel type

North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 31, 2017
Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
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Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act

Does H.R. 3898 really include “the most far-reaching sanctions ever directed at North Korea"?

Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado October 30, 2017
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September
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Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September

Coal shipments could be in violation of Beijing's own domestic ruling issued in February

Chinese imports of N. Korean coal, iron, lead continue in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 26, 2017
What Trump’s disavowal of the Iran deal means for North Korea
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What Trump’s disavowal of the Iran deal means for North Korea

The move will have far-reaching diplomatic implications for DC’s ability to build coalitions

What Trump’s disavowal of the Iran deal means for North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado October 20, 2017
Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues
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Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues

Malaysia also kept up at least one side of its trade relations, amid deteriorating relations

Despite ban reports, Indian trade with North Korea continues
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 20, 2017
Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
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Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July

Primary export remains coal, however, valued at USD$9 million over the two month period

Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2017
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
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N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures

Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues

N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2017