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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
October 26, 2016
North Korean vehicle imports jump in August
Despite increase, vehicle imports from China have fallen 15% since 2013
October 25, 2016
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
October 19, 2016
North Korean imports of cell phones, electronics fall in 2016
Chinese trade figures show fall in cell phone imports since 2014 high
October 19, 2016
North Korea using sanctioned ships for flood relief, data indicates
DPRK media claims the ships are owned by Ministry of Land and Marine Transport
October 17, 2016
North Korea targets Chinese investors for Rason expansion
Presentation given at the Rason trade fair shows wide-ranging plans for improvements and upgrades
October 14, 2016
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
October 13, 2016
N. Korea’s kerosene imports continue, despite sanctions and PRC law
China's exports continue each month despite UN resolution, domestic laws
October 12, 2016
North Korean imports of Chinese solar panels drop in 2016
Falling numbers of Chinese panels coincides with ongoing reports of domestic production facilities
October 10, 2016
Apartment brochure details N. Korean real estate project
“The most extensive form of capitalism I have seen from the North,” researcher says
October 6, 2016
