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Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
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Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows

Exports lower overall between January and May 2019 than last year

Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 17, 2019
North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
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North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals

DPRK spent more than double on Chinese tobacco than it did on cereals

North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 17, 2019
Vessel seized by South Korea exported armored limos, imported coal: report
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Vessel seized by South Korea exported armored limos, imported coal: report

C4ADS report says Air Koryo might have been involved in transfer of Mercedes to Pyongyang

Vessel seized by South Korea exported armored limos, imported coal: report
NK ProNK Pro July 16, 2019
Pyongyang health appliances expo attracted over 100 DPRK, foreign firms: photos
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Pyongyang health appliances expo attracted over 100 DPRK, foreign firms: photos

PRC-based expo promoter claimed companies from several cities succeeded in making local contacts

Pyongyang health appliances expo attracted over 100 DPRK, foreign firms: photos
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 15, 2019
North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea
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North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea

The Great Roc was involved in two DPRK coal shipments in 2017

North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 10, 2019
No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data
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No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data

Shipments return to norm following small fuel export last month

No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 9, 2019
Chinese state railway corp nears completion of new Sino-DPRK cross-border bridge
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Chinese state railway corp nears completion of new Sino-DPRK cross-border bridge

Tumen-Namyang bridge began with inter-government agreement in 2015

Chinese state railway corp nears completion of new Sino-DPRK cross-border bridge
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 9, 2019
North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN
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North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN

Though the DPRK's oil tankers remain active as of June, July

North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 5, 2019
Pyongyang’s oldest department store undergoing facelift, photos show
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Pyongyang’s oldest department store undergoing facelift, photos show

Following prominent Daesong opening, activity also resumes at East Pyongyang Mall

Pyongyang’s oldest department store undergoing facelift, photos show
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 3, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows
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North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows

Though the DPRK still spent more money importing tobacco products from PRC

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 3, 2019
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