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Gas prices in Pyongyang rise again, NK Pro data shows
Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates
Chinese exports to North Korea increase in August
Detailed breakdown of trade still not available, however
Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions
North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
Tanker leaves area after 14-hour location transmission gap
Russian oil deliveries to North Korea dwindled in July: UN
Figures appear inconsistent with previously published export data, however
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase in August: UN data
But shipments remain only a fraction of previous years
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
Image shows Chinese oil tanker truck at North Korean border crossing
Tanker could have up to 40,000 liter capacity, specialist says
Russia detains North Korean tanker on safety grounds
DPRK vessel failed routine safety inspection with six detainable deficiencies
In Pyongyang, KKG constructing riverside “entertainment complex”
30-floor building adjacent to Taedonggang backed by burgeoning conglomerate