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U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
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U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea

Easing Iranian oil sanctions could see more exports or re-exports from China: Congressional report

U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue

Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue

Imports of cereals also fell again in October, with North Korea importing 70% less that in 2014

Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 3, 2015
Is it time for the U.S. to ban tourism to N. Korea?

Is it time for the U.S. to ban tourism to N. Korea?

U.S. hesitates to obstruct visits, even to nations with adversarial relations, in recent decades

Is it time for the U.S. to ban tourism to N. Korea?
Rob York
Rob York November 16, 2015
Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
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Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections

Over 10% of inspected ships detained, though distribution of inspections is inconsistent

Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 5, 2015
Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work

Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work

Economic cooperation, diplomatic pressure considered more effective for breaking deadlock, survey reveals

Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work
Rob York
Rob York October 28, 2015
Sanctioned N.Korean firm worked in Russian apartment
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Sanctioned N.Korean firm worked in Russian apartment

Photos obtained by NK News show former office of sanctioned shipping company in Vladivostok

Sanctioned N.Korean firm worked in Russian apartment
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2015
Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?

Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?

North Korea ups imports of live animals; Pyongyang's upgraded zoo likely destination

Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 8, 2015
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Jennifer Dodgson
Jennifer Dodgson | Leo Byrne September 10, 2015
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
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Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Jennifer Dodgson
Jennifer Dodgson September 10, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
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Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia

Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2015