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Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show
Renovations to leader's viewing platform and foreign ministry visible in recent photos taken from Kim Il Sung Square
July 29, 2020
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade
July 27, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products
July 27, 2020
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock
July 25, 2020
South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK
Twenty thermal imaging cameras will be delivered to public facilities within the DPRK
July 21, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019
July 17, 2020
North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
New apartment blocks, factory improvements in Huichon touted a week after city said to be experiencing “problems”
July 15, 2020
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable
July 14, 2020
U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
American Friends Service Committee says work will help to address the "critical issue of food availability" in the DPRK
July 10, 2020
North Korea imported more Russian horses amid new work on elite equestrian parks
30 horses sent during construction on mansion-complex's new track, harkening back to Kim's 2019 ride up "holy" mountain
July 8, 2020
