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North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai
The case is the latest in a series of unusual DPRK vessel broadcasts and voyages
October 10, 2019
North Korea imports sanctioned items valued at over $300,000 from Russia in July
The shipments included electrical and industrial items covered by designated trade codes
October 10, 2019
Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China
Following demolition of homes in road’s path, clearing continues toward DPRK highway
October 8, 2019
UN sanctioned ship appears near Myanmar
The vessel appeared to be headed for Yangon, though there are no docking records
September 27, 2019
Homes demolished in path of long-stalled Sino-DPRK “bridge to nowhere”: imagery
New Yalu River Bridge, completed in 2013, may finally be connected to North Korean roads
September 26, 2019
Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
Drop is similar to that which occurred last year, indicating a seasonal low
September 25, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
The sharp increase follows a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in June
September 20, 2019
Chinese firm offering graphite materials for sale in North Korea
Trade in graphite with DPRK could risk sanctions designation from U.S. Treasury Department
September 17, 2019
Chinese oil exports to North Korea increase in July: data
Exports following a similar pattern to 2018
September 16, 2019
Health, light industry goods dominated scaled-down 2019 Rason trade fair
Chinese company attendance lagged far behind presence at 2018 exhibition
September 11, 2019
