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North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April
Though other sanctioned minerals all fall to zero for the first time
May 29, 2017
Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
Although diesel imports did fall, trade was in line with the DPRK's normal import practices
May 26, 2017
20th Pyongyang International Trade Fair kicks off in North Korea
Number of foreign companies attending in decline, data suggests
May 23, 2017
A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep
Ship tracking shows record number of DPRK-owned oil tankers in Russia amid 75% domestic price hike
May 17, 2017
Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March
1718 Committee figures are at odds with numbers issued by China's customs agency
May 16, 2017
North Korean oil tankers once again head to Chinese ports
Both give Dalian - their former primary destination - a wide berth
May 10, 2017
Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
Shipments lower than February and last year's equivalents, however
May 9, 2017
Foreigners banned from visiting statues of Kims throughout North Korea
Suspension comes amid rumors U.S. and South Korea attempted to assassinate Kim Jong Un on April 15
May 5, 2017
North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
Spikes were not enough to indicate upcoming supply shortages
May 5, 2017
Chinese imports of N. Korean coal drop to zero in March
Though shipments of iron - another restricted commodity - nearly doubled
May 3, 2017
