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VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border
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VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border

Train cargo includes goods covered in blue tarpaulins while the border bridge appears to be undergoing maintenance

VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 3, 2020
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
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China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea

The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade

China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
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North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties

North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law

North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 22, 2020
North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling
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North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling

False identities are providing cover for DPRK ships on the Nampho-Zhoushan route to smuggle coal, despite sanctions

North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 21, 2020
North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
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Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions

Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019

Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 17, 2020
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
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North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels

At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping

North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2020
North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 30, 2020
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
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After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service

Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 12, 2020
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