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Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data
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Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data

Vast majority of flour exports to DPRK last year came from China, according to customs data from Moscow and Beijing

Russia shipped 600 tons of flour to North Korea in January: data
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer March 6, 2020
Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel
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Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel

Efforts necessary to find a non-sanctioned partner financial institution in the DPRK

Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 5, 2020
U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties
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U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties

Delisting is U.S. Treasury’s first for secondary North Korea sanctions

U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 4, 2020
Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
COVID-19

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

Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 27, 2020
North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
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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

North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 27, 2020
NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
COVID-19

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

NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
Oliver HothamOliver Hotham February 24, 2020
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
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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

Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea rise in December: UN
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer February 20, 2020
United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
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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

United Nations still absent working banking channel to North Korea
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 20, 2020
North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
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North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close

All three DPRK restaurants in the United Arab Emirates appear to have shut down

North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 18, 2020
China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
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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

China shipped more than 10,000 tons of oil to North Korea in late 2019: UN
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer February 7, 2020
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