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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
North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
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North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September

KITA figures show gasoline imports increased, not jet-fuels as reported by S. Korean media

North Korean imports of Chinese gasoline jump in September
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 26, 2016
North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
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North Korean vehicle imports jump in August

Despite increase, vehicle imports from China have fallen 15% since 2013

North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 25, 2016
Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
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Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City

New apartments, storage, office and hotel being built using Chinese construction methods, says S.Korean expert

Multiple high-rises and office buildings under construction in Rason City
JH AhnJH Ahn October 19, 2016
North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
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North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016

Chinese trade figures show fall in cell phone imports since 2014 high

North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 19, 2016
North Korea using sanctioned ships for flood relief, data indicates
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North Korea using sanctioned ships for flood relief, data indicates

DPRK media claims the ships are owned by Ministry of Land and Marine Transport

North Korea using sanctioned ships for flood relief, data indicates
Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne October 17, 2016
North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion
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North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion

Presentation given at the Rason trade fair shows wide-ranging plans for improvements and upgrades

North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 14, 2016
Russia increases, China reduces staff members in Pyongyang embassies
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Russia increases, China reduces staff members in Pyongyang embassies

Comparison of foreign staff numbers from 2013 show changes in the two largest embassies in North Korea

Russia increases, China reduces staff members in Pyongyang embassies
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 13, 2016
N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law
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N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law

China's exports continue each month despite UN resolution, domestic laws

N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne October 12, 2016