N. Korea says it's increasing coal production, despite sanctions



News N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions DPRK media frequently claims coal production has increased by over 100 percent Leo Byrne August 21, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Coal Tailings in the Northeast of North Korea by Ray Cunningham on 2013-06-17 15:17:19 North Korea said it would increase its coal production despite not being able to export the commodity without breaching UN sanctions, via an article in the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published on Monday. The report claimed a North Korean coal mine had increased its output by 105 percent, saying it would continue production. “Coal miners of the DPRK have turned out in a drive to foil the U.S. reckless sanctions and provocation with increased coal production,” the report reads. UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2371, which was approvedearlier in the month, prohibits member states from importing North Korea © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

DPRK media frequently claims coal production has increased by over 100 percent

Leo Byrne August 21, 2017

N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

Coal Tailings in the Northeast of North Korea by Ray Cunningham on 2013-06-17 15:17:19

North Korea said it would increase its coal production despite not being able to export the commodity without breaching UN sanctions, via an article in the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published on Monday.

The report claimed a North Korean coal mine had increased its output by 105 percent, saying it would continue production.

“Coal miners of the DPRK have turned out in a drive to foil the U.S. reckless sanctions and provocation with increased coal production,” the report reads.

UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2371, which was approvedearlier in the month, prohibits member states from importing North Korea

N. Korea says it’s increasing coal production, despite sanctions

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