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Sanctioned North Korean ship sails through S.Korean, Japanese waters
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Sanctioned North Korean ship sails through S.Korean, Japanese waters

Ship seen just a few kilometers from South Korea's shores at midnight on November 17

Sanctioned North Korean ship sails through S.Korean, Japanese waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 25, 2016
N.Korea continues expansion of radar traffic-cam network
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N.Korea continues expansion of radar traffic-cam network

Growth of camera network shows increased scrutiny on traffic movement and road surveillance

N.Korea continues expansion of radar traffic-cam network
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 15, 2016
North Korea launches construction project near oil terminal
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North Korea launches construction project near oil terminal

Shipping container dock further east also upgraded this year

North Korea launches construction project near oil terminal
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 14, 2016
Sanctions, seizures hit North Korea’s coal carrying ships
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Sanctions, seizures hit North Korea’s coal carrying ships

Despite losses, business as usual for Chinese coal traders

Sanctions, seizures hit North Korea’s coal carrying ships
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 11, 2016
Two more sanctioned North Korean ships move between S. Korea, Japan
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Two more sanctioned North Korean ships move between S. Korea, Japan

Vessels possibly following a very long route around the Korean Peninsula

Two more sanctioned North Korean ships move between S. Korea, Japan
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 9, 2016
North Korea quadruples rice imports after flood
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North Korea quadruples rice imports after flood

KITA figures show highest spending in two years on Chinese rice imports

North Korea quadruples rice imports after flood
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 3, 2016
New government offices under construction in Pyongyang, photos show
Analysis

New government offices under construction in Pyongyang, photos show

New building could be the result of the Seventh Congress of the Workers Party of Korea held in May, expert says

New government offices under construction in Pyongyang, photos show
JH AhnJH Ahn November 2, 2016
Large North Korean seafood exports continue in September
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Large North Korean seafood exports continue in September

Though seasonal, average monthly shipments nearly double last year's

Large North Korean seafood exports continue in September
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne November 1, 2016
Sanctioned North Korean vessel heads into international waters
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Sanctioned North Korean vessel heads into international waters

Designated vessels an increasingly rare sight away from North Korean waters

Sanctioned North Korean vessel heads into international waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 31, 2016
Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
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Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal

New high rises likely the result of 70 and 200-day labor campaigns

Numerous construction projects popping up in Pyongyang, photos reveal
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 27, 2016