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Sudden flurry of Air Koryo flights spotted ahead of North Korea’s Party Congress
Two planes detected at airport near Chongjin on Dec. 25, possibly to pick up delegates for the January Party Congress
December 30, 2020
DPRK-China trade continues to sputter, making hydropower and soap stand out
New, official Chinese trade data shows that Pyongyang made at least $1 million from electricity exports for November
December 28, 2020
Activity ramps up in Pyongyang ahead of Party Congress: satellite imagery
Large-scale gatherings held at North Korean capital’s main square and military parade practice grounds on Dec. 24
December 25, 2020
North Korea’s trade with China free falls in November, reaching new record lows
Chinese exports to the DPRK fell 41% from October, with potentially disastrous consequences for North Korea's economy
December 24, 2020
DPRK-linked hackers continue cyber assault on vaccine researchers
Lazarus Group uses range of malware against pharma industry and governments, but expert warns strategies may shift
December 24, 2020
Nearly five years later, high rises near Kim Il Sung square are still unfinished
Recent ground-level photos show that central Pyongyang apartments remain incomplete
December 23, 2020
For the first time in months, an Air Koryo flight is spotted in North Korea
The Air Koryo aircraft P-671 appears to be the plane of choice for at least two domestic trips departing from Pyongyang
December 22, 2020
Singaporean breached North Korea sanctions with bulk exports of Pokka coffee
Pokka Singapore denies connection with recently jailed Lim “William” Cheng Hwee and SINSMS freight-forwarding company
December 21, 2020
Despite complaints, UN can’t agree on new North Korea sanctions designations
German chair of the U.N. 1718 Sanctions Committee speaks on the challenges North Korea sanctions face
December 19, 2020
Fewer international ships and aircraft monitoring North Korean smuggling in 2020
Overall foreign military deployments to the Japan area fell this year, and that means less monitoring of the DPRK
December 16, 2020
