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Information related to trade data on North Korea
Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year
The volume of aid is the same as April’s delivery, likely approved before recent typhoons hit
North Korean moderates need their power back — or nuclear talks won’t succeed
Major political shifts in the DPRK leadership are derailing negotiations today
Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
Russian exports to North Korea remain stable in June, medicine value rises
Staple items such as flour, oil, sugar and fuel decreased slightly while medicines made a big jump in volume and value
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 Korean exports to China rise in June after a steep COVID-19 crash
Reported trade rose to over $9 million, marking half of the pre-pandemic average and the best month of 2020 yet
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products
UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea
U.S. Treasury accuses Essentra FZE of devising "criminal scheme" to fund cigarette tip exports to DPRK
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable
