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North Korea barrels past oil cap after a slow start this year: Report
The DPRK likely violated UN-imposed sanctions on oil imports, but experts say uptick in demand a good sign for economy
Bump in DPRK coal exports to China continues, outlasting energy crisis: Imagery
Ship activity at key coal hubs suggest trade continues after flurry of Chinese orders in October
China still throwing cash at an unused bridge to North Korea
Expert says investment reflects Chinese border law and desire to maintain ‘connectivity’ with DPRK, including for trade
European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials
Sanctions target key members of Kim Jong Un’s regime, but experts and human rights advocates say more could be done
How North Korea’s use-it-or-lose-it power grid impacts energy trade
The DPRK’s rickety power network means exporting electricity sometimes makes more sense than using it
Chinese city announces winning bids for upgrades to China-DPRK border station
Dandong contracts tech firms to install electrical systems in sign of continuing preparations to resume overland trade
North Korean group deploys sophisticated malware suite against DPRK watchers
With laser-like focus, DPRK-backed ScarCruft orchestrated attack one expert described as ‘devastating’ to privacy
North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban
Ship-tracking data shows scores of Chinese vessels entered DPRK’s economic zone as fishers seek out cleaner waters
Canada spots 24 suspected ship-to-ship transfers in DPRK sanctions operations
Frigate and aircraft deployed in October detect over 100 suspicious vessels as part of multinational campaign
North Korea imports more soap from China, dials up electricity exports
Expert says soap and surfactants may be for sterilizing imports, as rumors swirl of a restart to overland trade
