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North Korea-China trade jumps 37% in August, but still far from pre-COVID levels
Iron alloy tops North Korea's exports to China for first time this year, but unclear whether it falls under sanctions
September 20, 2021
Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
Firm allegedly helped DPRK acquire point of sale devices that experts say could strengthen state control over economy
September 10, 2021
One of North Korea’s dirtiest businesses may be back amid border lockdown
Ships loaded with coal on the Taedong River could signal a rebound in illicit coal exports, says U.N. member state
September 9, 2021
North Korea preparing to hold military parade in coming months: imagery
Pyongyang typically uses military parades to show off new nuclear missile developments
September 2, 2021
North Korea tightens fishing rules for Chinese boats due to COVID event: UN PoE
Chinese fishers in DPRK waters face severe consequences if caught without the necessary paperwork, new report shows
August 31, 2021
North Korean illicit trade nosedives during pandemic, PoE report finds
COVID-19 'significantly affected' North Korea’s ability to clandestinely export coal, import fuel products
August 24, 2021
Tires, medicine lead North Korea’s paltry imports from China in July
Chinese customs data list medicine exports for the first time since last September
August 23, 2021
DPRK-China trade inches up in July, but experts say normalization still far off
Overall trade volume remains a fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite jump in exports to PRC
August 19, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: DPRK-linked ships move illicit coal to China for ‘humanitarian aid’
UN Panel of Experts investigates possible ‘coal for food’ program as economy, agriculture face crises in North Korea
August 18, 2021
Kim Jong Un takes 6th extended break from public this year amid national crises
Absence also coincides with the start of US-ROK exercises, which Kim has often answered with missile tests
August 16, 2021
