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North Korean tanker returns to Russian waters
Vessel loiters near terminal owned by U.S.-designated oil company
November 7, 2018
Russian oil shipments to North Korea increased again in August, figures suggest
Trade numbers also continue to show shipments of sanctioned products
November 6, 2018
Inter-Korean trade ticked upwards again this year, figures suggest
Values still far lower than 2015 equivalents, however
October 24, 2018
North Korean ships briefly appear near Chinese ports
But origins and destinations not clear from location transmissions
October 23, 2018
Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
Site has long been a marquee project for DPRK leadership, though humanitarian concerns persist
October 19, 2018
Singaporean director of CNC company charged with luxury goods violations
Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK
October 18, 2018
Russia increases oil product shipments to North Korea in August: UN
Numbers still fall far short of pre-sanctions equivalents, however
October 18, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates
October 17, 2018
Chinese exports to North Korea increase in August
Detailed breakdown of trade still not available, however
October 17, 2018
Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions
October 11, 2018
