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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
Gas price surge continues in Pyongyang, residents say, but some unaffected
Tourism industry not yet impacted by price hikes, despite experience of foreign residents
May 2, 2017
North Korea rolls out new license plate format for vehicle owners
New plates could be intended to enhance readability by CCTV, expert says
April 28, 2017
Solar cars increasingly seen in N.Korea’s Pyongsong science hub
Variants of Chinese electronic cars spotted in Pyongsong with solar panel roofs
April 26, 2017
Amid reports of price hikes, North Korean oil tankers go quiet
Business continues as usual, however, for DPRK tankers headed to Russia's Far East
April 25, 2017
Gas price spike continues in Pyongyang amid Sino-DPRK spat, sources confirm
Increased gas pricing could last until June or July, one source says
April 24, 2017
Gas prices in N. Korea increase 83%, Pyongyang residents say
Multiple sources report huge pricing spike following three months of petroleum product stability
April 23, 2017
Two more North Korean ships arrive at Chinese coal, iron terminal
Vessels sailed from North Korea and are owned by Pyongyang-based companies.
April 6, 2017
Russian trade with North Korea decreased in 2016: data
Exports of Russian coal to the DPRK increased over 2015 equivalents, however
April 4, 2017
