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Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
DPRK-flagged vessels continue to flout international maritime laws in busy waterways
August 13, 2019
Rebuilding with care: Kim Jong Un’s on-site scoldings spur drastic demolitions
Factories, other major projects underwent redevelopment following leader's visits last year
August 13, 2019
Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
Exports dropped similarly last year, numbers indicate
August 12, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil
August 8, 2019
Chinese refined oil exports to North Korea rose in June: data
DPRK imports from its neighbor rose to over $3 million in value compared to previous month
August 6, 2019
Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
Vessel leaves South Korean waters and heads to an area near Shanghai
August 5, 2019
In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
Traffic suggests DPRK's smuggling operations continue
July 31, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows
July 30, 2019
Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital
Lowering consumer prices could indicate healthy supplies
July 26, 2019
Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May
Fuel exports fall, along with various agricultural products
July 23, 2019
