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Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
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Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens

Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales

Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 10, 2020
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
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North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade

Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu

North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 8, 2020
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
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North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route

August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July

North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 3, 2020
After damaging rain and wind, North Korea is about to face yet another typhoon

After damaging rain and wind, North Korea is about to face yet another typhoon

Typhoon No. 9 Maysak is set to hit North Korea’s eastern region on Thursday, just days after Typhoon Bavi’s departure

After damaging rain and wind, North Korea is about to face yet another typhoon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 2, 2020
Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors
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Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31

Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors
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NK Pro September 1, 2020
North Korea tested more than 2,700 people for COVID-19 — all results ‘negative’

North Korea tested more than 2,700 people for COVID-19 — all results ‘negative’

More than 30,000 people have been put under quarantine in the country, WHO tells NK News 

North Korea tested more than 2,700 people for COVID-19 — all results ‘negative’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 27, 2020
North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows

North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows

The United Nations banned North Korea from exporting “earth and stone” products since 2017

North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 25, 2020
COVID-19 test kits sent by private South Korean group arrive in North Korea

COVID-19 test kits sent by private South Korean group arrive in North Korea

Delivery made via the Dandong-Sinuiju land route in mid-August

COVID-19 test kits sent by private South Korean group arrive in North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 21, 2020
UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures

UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures

The "majority" of coal gets transferred from Chongjin, Nampho and Taean ports to Chinese waters and buyers, report says

UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 6, 2020
North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report

North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report

U.N. Panel of Experts report details a sanctions violation complaint against the DPRK submitted by 43 nations

North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 5, 2020
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