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North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events
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North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events

Demolition of possible private medical clinic and new construction follows last year’s renovations at WPK compound

North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 8, 2020
Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
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Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia

DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing

Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
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China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data

More than 37,000 tons of reported flour exports were among the highest for any two-month period in last three years

China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer April 3, 2020
Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
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Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects

Exemption is third for Concern Worldwide since early 2019

Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 3, 2020
After over a year’s absence, five North Korean ships appear back in service
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After over a year’s absence, five North Korean ships appear back in service

Move may be linked to recently-reopened Nampo-Dalian shipping lines, delivery of humanitarian aid

After over a year’s absence, five North Korean ships appear back in service
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy April 3, 2020
Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port
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Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port

Yuko Maru classified as a “High Risk Ship," suspected of having ties to Kasatsugu network

Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy March 31, 2020
China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
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China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February

Reported drop in exports consistent with previous years during Lunar New Year, but may be exacerbated by coronavirus

China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer March 25, 2020
Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”
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Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”

Land clearing near foot of New Yalu River Bridge in March satellite imagery may be for new customs facilities

Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 25, 2020
Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
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Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump

Quarantine of arriving cargo also apparent in latest satellite imagery

Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 23, 2020
Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
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Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan

Vehicle features custom B6-level heavy-armor protection, expert says

Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 18, 2020
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