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Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Personnel from multiple missions to fly out via Vladivostok on Air Koryo flight next week
February 27, 2020
North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
Satellite imagery shows hardened-dirt roadway to Sinuiju infrastructure is complete, but awaiting asphalt
February 27, 2020
NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
SAM Care International set to bring goods worth $179,673 into DPRK, letter reveals
February 24, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
More than 33,000 tons of refined petroleum reportedly exported to the DPRK in 2019, according to new UN data
February 20, 2020
United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
Last time UN was able to remit cash to agencies working in DPRK was 2018
February 20, 2020
North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
All three DPRK restaurants in the United Arab Emirates appear to have shut down
February 18, 2020
China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
After delay, Beijing reported remainder of its September-December oil export data to UN Security Council
February 7, 2020
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static
February 7, 2020
Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment
February 7, 2020
World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
Decision will allow WFP to bring hand-barrows, shovels, and pick-axes into DPRK
February 6, 2020
