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North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted
June 11, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies
May 28, 2021
North Korea-linked tankers see increased activity in May
Uptick may be part of efforts to evade U.N. sanction restrictions on refined petroleum
May 26, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s private ‘floating amusement park’ appears headed for Wonsan villa
Luxury yacht has in the past been good indicator of North Korean leader’s whereabouts
May 25, 2021
North Korean ship named in sanctions report sinks near Japan’s west coast
The vessel appears to have been carrying iron banned for sale by UN sanctions
May 24, 2021
North Korea’s hackers launch attacks following action on sanctions
Researchers suggest Kimsuky phishing attempts follow predictable pattern
May 21, 2021
Big jump in Chinese exports to North Korea led by fertilizer, food
Experts say North Korea may hope to boost production during farming season
May 20, 2021
North Korea may be relaxing border controls as Chinese exports rise
Trade with China jumped significantly in April, but still far below pre-pandemic levels
May 18, 2021
New activity at Kim Jong Un’s private beach may signal visit to east coast
A military submarine base up the coast in Sinpho also saw renewed activity this week
May 11, 2021
Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa
The DPRK’s Pretoria Embassy has been a key source of illicit funds for Pyongyang, say experts
May 5, 2021
