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China reports minuscule levels of food exports to North Korea in March
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China reports minuscule levels of food exports to North Korea in March

New customs data follows reports of panic buying in Pyongyang supermarkets

China reports minuscule levels of food exports to North Korea in March
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer April 29, 2020
Recent moves by Kim Jong Un’s luxury boats suggest leader may be in Wonsan
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Recent moves by Kim Jong Un’s luxury boats suggest leader may be in Wonsan

Satellite imagery offers hints at Kim's potential whereabouts as health rumors continue to circulate

Recent moves by Kim Jong Un’s luxury boats suggest leader may be in Wonsan
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 28, 2020
Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port
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Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port

Manipulation of AIS data and lack of IMO numbers reflect trends observed by UN

Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy April 28, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea grew 42% in February: data
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Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea grew 42% in February: data

UN data suggest refined petroleum shipments continued to DPRK in February despite border shutdown

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea grew 42% in February: data
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer April 25, 2020
Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds
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Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds

Temporary structures installed this week at Pyongyang’s Mirim parade training area, satellite imagery reveals

Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 23, 2020
After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans
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After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans

Data reveal flow of DPRK nationals into Russia despite UN sanctions, strict border controls during COVID-19 pandemic

After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer April 21, 2020
China’s reported oil exports to North Korea plunge in early 2020: data
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China’s reported oil exports to North Korea plunge in early 2020: data

Just 11.91 tons of refined petroleum reported in March; lowest ever recorded since UN oil sanctions took effect in 2017

China’s reported oil exports to North Korea plunge in early 2020: data
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer April 20, 2020
North Korea’s replica Blue House circled as target for expected strike drills
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North Korea’s replica Blue House circled as target for expected strike drills

Replica South Korean presidential residency was previously destroyed in December 2016 special forces infiltration drill

North Korea’s replica Blue House circled as target for expected strike drills
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 17, 2020
Marching drills resume at Pyongyang military parade practice ground, images show
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Marching drills resume at Pyongyang military parade practice ground, images show

Large-scale training at North Korean site signaling parade preparations was halted in January amid coronavirus fears

Marching drills resume at Pyongyang military parade practice ground, images show
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 14, 2020
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
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South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU

Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 9, 2020
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