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UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast
Tanker has been involved in both ship to ship transfers and direct deliveries to the DPRK
October 15, 2019
Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows
Bulldozing of older buildings appears to be emerging trend in North Korean capital’s center
October 14, 2019
Russian refined oil exports to North Korea bounce back in August: data
Shipments follow a similar trend to last year, numbers provided to the 1718 Committee show
October 11, 2019
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
