North Korea likely exceeded oil import limits set by the United Nations this year, according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), after Pyongyang appeared to kick-start smuggling operations in May.
The development comes after months of little to no oil inflows, suggesting rising demand has put pressure on Pyongyang to dial up the covert trade.
North Korea likely exceeded oil import limits set by the United Nations this year, according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), after Pyongyang appeared to kick-start smuggling operations in May.
The development comes after months of little to no oil inflows, suggesting rising demand has put pressure on Pyongyang to dial up the covert trade.
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