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Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions
October 11, 2018
North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
Tanker leaves area after 14-hour location transmission gap
October 11, 2018
Russian oil deliveries to North Korea dwindled in July: UN
Figures appear inconsistent with previously published export data, however
October 9, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase in August: UN data
But shipments remain only a fraction of previous years
October 5, 2018
Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals
Over 100 new buildings appear to have sprouted up since Kim Jong Un's July visit
October 5, 2018
Image shows Chinese oil tanker truck at North Korean border crossing
Tanker could have up to 40,000 liter capacity, specialist says
October 4, 2018
Russia detains North Korean tanker on safety grounds
DPRK vessel failed routine safety inspection with six detainable deficiencies
September 28, 2018
In Pyongyang, KKG constructing riverside “entertainment complex”
30-floor building adjacent to Taedonggang backed by burgeoning conglomerate
September 28, 2018
North Korea claims to be recycling oil at facility in Nampho
Pyongyang Times reports process "including diesel, lubricating and basic oils"
September 21, 2018
Vessel linked to North Korea’s coal and arms smugglers arrives in South Korea
Ship operated by company that shares address with OFAC-designated coal smuggler
September 18, 2018
